My Pet Wants a Pet by Elise Broach- ESSENTIAL

My Pet Wants a Pet by Elise Broach, illustrated by Eric Barclay. PICTURE BOOK. Henry Holt and Company, 2018. $17.  9781250109279

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

There was a boy who really wanted something to take care of so he asks his mom for a pet. One day she finally says yes. He loves his puppy so much. They are both so happy and one day the puppy decides he wants something to take care of his very own. The boy’s mother is flabbergasted that the pet dog would also want his very own pet. But, in the end the puppy gets a cat. The story goes on like this until everyone, big small, human or not, is very happy and has someone to take care of.

I loved this adorable book. I could just imagine kids giggling as each pet acquires its own pet as the book progresses. It is a ridiculously delightful premise. I think a lot of kids and adults will relate to the desire to be able to take care of something that is one’s own.

Shay, High School Librarian, MLS