Emma's strange pet

Jean Little, 1932-

Book - 2003

Emma is allergic to animals with fur, but because she and her adopted brother really want a pet, they decide to try a lizard.

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Published
[New York] : HarperCollins 2003.
Language
English
Main Author
Jean Little, 1932- (-)
Other Authors
Jennifer Plecas (illustrator)
Physical Description
64 p. : ill
ISBN
9780060283513
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Review by Booklist Review

Gr. 1-2. In this I Can Read book, the words are simple but the story is complex, with several chapters and a fair amount of dialogue to challenge readers' skills. The story also gives readers something to think about beyond translating letters into words. Max wants a dog, but his sister, Emma, is allergic. A family visit to the pet store eventually solves the problem--a lizard seems the perfect pet--but lessons are learned about animal care and family relationships before the sweet ending occurs. --Stephanie Zvirin Copyright 2003 Booklist

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Review by School Library Journal Review

K-Gr 2-Four-year-old Max wants a dog but his sister's allergies limit family pets to the furless variety. When Emma selects a lizard as a birthday gift, the boy proves he's responsible enough to own one, too. Simple line-and-watercolor illustrations portray realistic sibling interactions with sincerity. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

In this third installment in the series, Max wants a dog, but his big sister Emma is allergic to fur. A lizard is a good compromise, and caring for the new pet brings the siblings closer while sensitively resolving issues of Max's own status as a new, adopted family member. Both subject matter and writing are on target, and simply drawn, expressive characters gently guide the fledgling reader. From HORN BOOK Spring 2004, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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