Not that pet!

Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Book - 2022

"Some are too scary, some are too smelly, some are too wiggly, and some are too giggly. Can Mabel find the perfect pet for her family? Not noisy or scary or covered in spikes. She'd choose something friendly that EVERYONE likes. Mabel's family is letting her pick what kind of pet to get, and she is determined to find the very BEST one. "Any pet you like delivered to your door," promises the sign. But what if the ants are too tiny, the hyenas too giggly, the owl too loud? What if the snake almost strangles Granddad and the skunk wants to spray the baby? None of the pets she tries out seems like the right fit. Readers will love following through several comical reveals until Mabel meets her furry match (not what you ...might guess!)." --

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Subjects
Genres
Humorous fiction
Animal fiction
Stories in rhyme
Picture books
Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Smriti Prasadam-Halls (author)
Other Authors
Rosalind Beardshaw (illustrator)
Edition
First US Edition
Physical Description
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN
9781536217766
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Review by Kirkus Book Review

A young, biracial (half South Asian, half White) girl and her family host a series of unorthodox pets in order to find the perfect fit. A sign at the pet store foreshadows the hijinks that will ensue: "Any pet you like delivered to your door." Given free rein over the family's choice of pet, Mabel selects an elephant. At first, all is well as Mabel enjoys the best elephantine hugs, rides, and down-the-trunk slides. However, after the elephant sits on Mabel's mom, the verdict is clear: "NOT THAT PET!" A succession of failed pets follows--ants, a skunk, a snake, worms, and several more--each wreaking their own unique brand of havoc. Wising up, Mabel assesses the traits that would make for a good pet and makes an unexpected yet clearly perfect choice. With its bouncy, rhyming text and cheeky humor, this playful ode to animal companions would make for a delightful read-aloud. Mabel shows compassion and resiliency as she makes attempt after attempt to find a pet that will be beloved by her entire multigenerational family. The relationship between Mabel and her doting little brother who trails her everywhere is charming. An amusing take on a near-universal childhood milestone that successfully expands upon a familiar theme. (Picture book. 3-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.