I Want A Pet - Lauren Child

Advantages: Great story in the style of Charlie & Lola
Disadvantages: none

...pet. ‘Please Mum, can I have a pet?’ Mum says, ‘Well – perhaps something with not too much fur.’ Dad says, ‘Maybe something that lives outside.’ Granny says, ‘Nothing with a buzz.’ It interferes with her hearing aid. Grandad says, ‘Stuffed pets are very reliable.’ The pet shop lady says, ‘Goldfish can be fun.’” Each adult then asks the little girl what type of pet she would like but each time she suggests something, one of the other adults ...
...family suffered because of it. I can just imagine though, some children getting ideas for all sorts of pets after reading this book and what their parents’ excuses might be. What I love about Lauren Child’s books is that they are always about using your imagination, something that is so important for children. It fuels their thoughts and makes them think about the consequences of actions in a funny way. This story is both funny and shows that careful ... Read review