The Pet Potato

Name: The Pet Potato
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781839130823
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Josh Lacey

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Summary

The Pet Potato by Josh Lacey is a charming children's story about Albert, a boy who wants a pet but ends up with a potato. Through their quirky adventures, Albert learns about responsibility, friendship, and the unexpected joy a simple potato can bring into his life.
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The Pet Potato

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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you love quirky tales with a touch of humour, engaging illustrations, and themes of friendship and imagination. It's a charming read perfect for young ones who enjoy stories about unique pets and playful adventures.

The Pet Potato

Description

Albert is so desperate to get a pet, he'll take anything - a cat, a dog, giraffe... he's not fussy, so he's super excited when Dad finally brings a pet home. There's just one problem: it's a potato. Potatoes can't do anything a proper pet does... can they?! Branford Boase Award shortlisted Josh Lacey and World Illustration Award shortlisted Momoko Abe bring warmth and humour in perfect measure to this story, perfect for any child who's desperate for a pet!

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The Pet Potato is praised for its vivid illustrations that subtly convey the emotions of the characters, creating a delightful experience for readers. The story is recognised for its deadpan humour, making it a charming and enjoyable choice for reading aloud to children.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839130823

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Momoko Abe

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Josh Lacey

About the Author

Josh Lacey is the author of many books for children including The Dragonsitter, the Hope Jones series and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters. Momoko Abe is a self-taught illustrator based in London. She grew up in Japan, and moved to the UK to study filmmaking. She still works in the TV and film industry, whilst pursuing her passion for children’s books. Momoko was shortlisted for the AOI World Illustration Award in 2019.

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