Customer Reviews

Pet Boy

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I got this book for my four year old son and he loves it. He frequently asks me to read it to him at bed time. It's a little corny, very outlandish, and very entertaining. It does send a message of responsibility by turning the tables on a boy who is somewhat careless with his pets. I think what I like most is the way the author writes this story with a sing-song rhythm that carries you through to the end and leaves you with a smile. Fun family book.

I am a speech and language patholigist working in 4 rural school districts in northern New Mexico. I work with students who have are not in special education as well as those that are seen for communication difficulties. All students have enjoyed this book. Most of these students have animals and could easily relate to this story. It has a moral that all students seemed to understand. It's the first book that I have read in a long time without anyone interruping me! It can be used on 2 levels of understanding. One level is fairly concrete. The other level requires the listner or reader to interpret Pet Boy's view point. Two school librarians were so impressed that they ordered this book for their libraries.

My son age 7 loves this book. We also love two other of his books Frank Was A Monster Who Wanted to Dance, and Three Nasty Gnarlies. The artwork is wonderful to look at

As a 3, 4, 5, and 6 year old, our son begged for Pet Boy. Great illustrations helped make this story stay on our bedtime list for years.