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Melissa's Octopus and Other Unsuitable Pets

Illustrated by Charlotte Voake
Hardcover
$16.99 US
11.06"W x 8.94"H x 0.31"D   | 14 oz | 28 per carton
On sale Apr 23, 2015 | 32 Pages | 9780763674816
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
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Melissa, Thomas, Betty, and Arthur have one thing in common: extremely unsuitable pets! An exuberant book packed with visual humor.

There are certain animals that make suitable pets, like a cat, a dog, or a guinea pig. Then there are others that make, well, unusual pets, like an octopus, a warthog, or an elephant. They’re too large, too messy, and maybe a tad too free-spirited with a tendency to break things like tables, floors, and even ceilings. But can you guess what makes the most unsuitable pet ever?
Especially fun to read aloud.
—The Wall Street Journal

This humorous title will work well for sharing with early elementary students as well as preschoolers.
—School Library Journal

This could be an enjoyable addition to a pet-themed story session or a useful prompt for some what-if creative writing or drawing assignments.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Charlotte Voake is the author-illustrator of many picture books, including the acclaimed Ginger. She lives in Surrey, England.

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Melissa, Thomas, Betty, and Arthur have one thing in common: extremely unsuitable pets! An exuberant book packed with visual humor.

There are certain animals that make suitable pets, like a cat, a dog, or a guinea pig. Then there are others that make, well, unusual pets, like an octopus, a warthog, or an elephant. They’re too large, too messy, and maybe a tad too free-spirited with a tendency to break things like tables, floors, and even ceilings. But can you guess what makes the most unsuitable pet ever?

Praise

Especially fun to read aloud.
—The Wall Street Journal

This humorous title will work well for sharing with early elementary students as well as preschoolers.
—School Library Journal

This could be an enjoyable addition to a pet-themed story session or a useful prompt for some what-if creative writing or drawing assignments.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Author

Charlotte Voake is the author-illustrator of many picture books, including the acclaimed Ginger. She lives in Surrey, England.