Friend, K. (2007). The perfect nest. (J. Manders Illus.) Cambridge: Candlewick Press.
The Perfect Nest is an endearing story about a cat, Jack, who builds the perfect nest in the hopes of luring a chicken so that he can collect an egg to make an omelet. Through his endeavors Jack ends up with a baby chick, duck, and goose to care for. The illustrations, done in gauche, are cartoonish, vibrant, and supportive of the text.
Genre: fiction picture book
Suggested Grade Level(s): K-3
Awards: none
Katz,S. (2007). Oh theodore: guinea pig poems. (S. Schuett, Illus.). New York: Clarion.
Oh, Theodore! Is a collection of poems that tells the story of a boy and his pet Guinea Pig. The poems illustrate to the reader the guinea pig’s personality, how the boy cares for the guinea pig, and the joys and heartaches that come along with loving and caring for a pet. The simplicity of the poems make them easy to read and understand for young readers. The illustrations, done in acrylic paint and acrylic gouache, are bright and cheerful.
Genre: poetry
Suggested Grade Level(s):K-3
Awards: none
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