An unexpected friendship forms between a girl and her pet rock in this charming story thats perfect for fans of What Pet Should I Get? Charlotte has always really wanted a pet, so when her parents present her with one for her birthday she expects a cat, dog, or maybe a bird. Instead, she receives a rock. Rocks can't cuddle, fetch, or even help her eat her vegetables, but that doesnt stop Charlotte from loving her rock as if he were real. If only he could love her back...or can he?

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2017 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Stephen W. Martin is an award-winning writer and director and the author of the picture book Charlotte and the Rock . He lives in Los Angeles. www. stephen-w-martin. com Samantha Cotterill is an illustrator and textile designer. She works and resides with her family in Upstate New York.