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Pet Selector!

A hilarious guide to all the usual and unusual household pets
By Russell Kane
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Join comedian Russell Kane on this hilarious journey to select your next cat, dog, hamster, rabbit, snake, gecko, rat, or... Russell knows loads about pets, as he's got four of his own. He believes that when choosing a pet, personality is the most important thing! Pet... Read More
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From dogs and cats to hamsters, fish and stick insects, Russell explores more than 50 unique pets in Pet Selector!, a hilarious guide to pets' personalities, needs, wants and origin stories.

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Join comedian Russell Kane on this hilarious journey to select your next cat, dog, hamster, rabbit, snake, gecko, rat, or... Russell knows loads about pets, as he's got four of his own. He believes that when choosing a pet, personality is the most important thing!

Pet Selector! is both a practical guide to finding a pet and a hugely entertaining account of pet personalities from one of the biggest animal lovers out there. Each entry includes an overview of the breed, an account of its temperament, the history of the breed or pet, and a handy score so you can rank each pet based on playfulness, lovingness, and more.

Russell also tells funny stories all about his own pets, including his adorable, stinky pug Colin! So whether you're looking for the purrfect pet or you just want to learn all about our furry and scaly friends, giggle through this guide full of facts, photos, and more!

In this uniquely funny and informative pet book, you'll find hilarious illustrations by Erica Salcedo, and clear photos of the over 40 pets and breeds included, like:

  • Adorable pugs
  • Fluffy poodles
  • Hairless sphynxes
  • Floppy ragdolls
  • Friendly rats?
  • Chatty budgies
  • ... and so many more!

Pet Selector! is a perfectly hilarious guide to pet personalities, from their quirky characters to special skills, wants, needs, and even cuddling capabilities. Infused with his trademark humour, personal anecdotes, and extensive pet expertise, Russell will make you laugh out loud and find you your perfect pet.

So, what are you waiting for? Russell is ready to introduce you to your next best friend.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711290181

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Illustration: Illustrations and photographs

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Erica Salcedo
  • Illustrated by Erica Salcedo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 112

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About the Author

Russell Kane is a British comedian, writer, actor, and presenter. He has two chart-topping, award-bagging podcasts: Man Baggage and BBC Radio 4's Evil Genuis. He is a regular on Channel 4, BBC, and ITV: all the usual shows you see funny people on. He drinks lots of coffee and is 'like that in real life'. He was the first ever comedian to bag the two most prestigious comedy awards on earth in the same year, for the same show: Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Award (formerly the Perrier), and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, (formerly known as the Barry Award). But most of all, Russel LOVES his pets. He has three cats: Terry the Burmese, Donna the Devon Rex and Bobbins the Ragdoll. He also has an elderly blind pug called Colin. Erica Salcedo is an illustrator based in Cuenca, Spain. She studied Fine Art at Castilla-La Mancha University, before earning a master's degree in graphic design and illustration from the University of Valencia. She has illustrated many books, including Kid Normal by Greg James. 

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