Review By JESSICA ALMY A dog is too loud. A horse is too big. What’s an animal-loving kid to do when her parents’ response to every species she suggests is “no”? As much as she likes the “pet” cactus her parents gave her, Elizabeth, the main character in this lighthearted book by Margie Palatini and Bruce […]
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The Perfect Pet
September 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Tags: Bruce Whatley·Bugs·Companion Animals·Early Elementary·Female Protagonist·Insects·Margie Palatini·Preschoolers·Speciesism
Too Many Pears
June 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Review By HUYEN MACMICHAEL Pamela the clever cow will stop at nothing for her favorite fruit: pears. This is a cute story about a determined cow who overcomes all efforts to restrain her. The people (from whom Pamela steals the pears) try various methods of containing Pamela, without luck. Finally, the young girl Amy outsmarts Pamela with an idea […]
Tags: Bruce Whatley·Cows·Early Elementary·Farmed Animals·Fruit·Huyen MacMichael·Jackie French·Preschoolers