The Pet: Cautionary Tales for Children and Grown-ups

Name: The Pet: Cautionary Tales for Children and Grown-ups
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781509895311
Price: 23.99 NZD
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By Catherine Emmett

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The Pet: Cautionary Tales for Children and Grown-ups by Catherine Emmett tells the hilarious story of Digby David, a boy demanding a pet bigger and better than his friends'. His relentless wishes escalate from guinea pig to cat to an enormous gorilla, much to his father's growing dismay. This laugh-out-loud rhyming tale, illustrated by David Tazzyman, carries a witty 'be careful what you wish for' message perfect for all ages.
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The Pet: Cautionary Tales for Children and Grown-ups

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Ideal for children and grown-ups who enjoy playful, rhyming cautionary tales, this book suits readers of all ages who appreciate humour and whimsical illustrations.

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A laugh-out-loud picture book about the hunt for the perfect pet, and the perils of not looking after them properly, by Catherine Emmett and award-winning illustrator, David Tazzyman.

A laugh-out-loud picture book about the hunt for the perfect pet, and the perils of not looking after them properly, by Catherine Emmett and award-winning illustrator, David Tazzyman.

Description

A laugh-out-loud cautionary tale (for children and grown-ups) written by Catherine Emmett and illustrated by David Tazzyman, bestselling illustrator of the Mr Gum series and You Can't Take an Elephant on a Bus.

Digby David slammed the door,
and dumped his bag upon the floor.
"Daddy! I DEMAND a pet,
Why have I not got one yet?"

Digby David wants a pet, but not just any pet—it has to be twice as big as Reuben's guinea pig and even better than Lily Jean's cat. Digby David's Daddy does what he's told, and soon Digby has a guinea pig, which he loves with all his heart... for half a day. Digby demands bigger and better, Daddy's hair gets greyer and greyer, and when Digby's dog gets boring too, he insists Daddy buy him... a gorilla!

A hilarious tale with a 'be careful what you wish for' message, especially if you wish for a gorilla and don't look after it properly.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its bouncy rhyming verses and quirky illustrations, the book is a joy to read. SLOAN Magazine highlights the funny twist on the cautionary message, ensuring children will be laughing out loud by the last page.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509895311

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by David Tazzyman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 188g

Pages: 32

Collections

Catherine Emmett Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Catherine Emmett grew up in Newcastle and spent her childhood reading books. . After advising a group of young girls to find a career they loved, she decided to take her own advice, and packed up her husband and three sons, moving to rural Essex where she started writing picture books. Her first story is called King of the Swamp, and is illustrated by Ben Mantle. David Tazzyman is an internationally acclaimed award-winning illustrator. He illustrated Andy Stanton's Mr Gum series, which went on to win numerous awards including the first Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and he has illustrated many children's picture books, including You Can't Take an Elephant on a Bus and The Truth According to Arthur.

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