I Love Guinea-Pigs [Paperback]

Dick Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2009

Helps to explore the wonderful world of guinea-pigs.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3?A perky tribute to the furry little creatures with shoe-button eyes. Pleasantly informative tidbits on their history, care, and feeding may well encourage readers to try a guinea pig as a pet. Those who decide to acquire one will want a more in-depth treatment such as Mark Evans's Guinea Pigs (Dorling Kindersley, 1992), but King-Smith's title makes the perfect introduction to the lovable animals. Jeram's line-and-watercolor illustrations transform fuzzy lumps into curious, cuddly, thoroughly engaging creatures. This title is a cheerful, chatty read-aloud that can stand on its own or be linked with units on pets, mammals, rodents, or other series' entries. It's an absolute must for libraries and homes with resident rodents.?Jody McCoy, Casady School, Oklahoma City
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Ages 4^-8. Recalling the hundreds of guinea pigs he's kept as pets over the years, King-Smith writes of the history, physical features, behavior, and personalities of the creatures. Best known for humorous novels based on the adventures of animals, King-Smith knows how to hold a nonfiction audience. Whether discussing the way to make a guinea pig fond of you or the pleasure he takes from looking at the apple tree where his favorites, Beach Boy and King Arthur, lie buried, King-Smith knows how to talk without condescension about things that matter to children. Jeram's deft line drawings, brightened with watercolor washes, complement the simple, conversational tone of the text. Carolyn Phelan --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walker Childrens Paperbacks (March 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1406318728
• ISBN-13: 978-1406318722
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,463,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dick King-Smith was a farmer for twenty years before becoming a writer, and most of his animal stories are based on his farming experiences. He won the Guardian Award with The Sheep-Pig, which became the blockbuster film Babe. Dick lives in Gloucestershire.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most wonderful book on Guinea Pigs I've ever encountered, February 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: I Love Guinea Pigs: Read and Wonder (Paperback)

I do research on every animal I own and this was one of the most informative books I have ever found. The animation is extrordinary and it has made my daughter aware that books can help us all in raising our animals properly. I don't know how many times we have referred to it for one question or another about our guinea pigs. We also love to just go back and look at the pictures because they make us smile. A wonderful childrens book, and if I do say so myself, it is great for adults too. I am so very glad we found this book and bought it. I would highly recommend it to anyone getting or already having a guinea pig. Jackie and Kathy Fisher

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to the care of guinea pigs!, July 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: I Love Guinea Pigs (Read and Wonder Books) (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my daughter just before we got her first pets, two guinea pigs! The pictures are lovely and the book covers guinea pig likes and dislikes, as well as their basic needs from vitamin c to clean water. The best part though is the author's continued assertation that guinea pigs love to be cuddled!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Obviously! Who Doesn't?, August 12, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: I Love Guinea Pigs: Read and Wonder (Paperback)

Warm, richly illustrated with very accurrate yet cartoonish giunea pigs by the same illustrator as "Guess How Much I Love You" and anectotal thoughts from the author of "Babe". Even King-Smith's ramblings are more informative and entertaining than most "learn all about your pets" books aimed for children OR adults. Adult guinea pig keepers tend to find this book FAR more touching and fascinating than kids--I guess because they can relate to King-Smith better. Only complaint--the book is FAR too short