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Getting a Pet

by Harold T. ROBER
9781512425536. ea vol: 24p. (Bumba Books: Fun Firsts). charts. diag. ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. Lerner. Apr. 2017. lib. ed. $25.32.
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PreS-Gr 1—Moving house, taking an airplane trip, and beginning a new sport can be a potentially stressful experiences for a child. This set, designed to help early readers cope with a variety of "firsts," features bright and appealing photographs accompanied by very simple text. Each volume contains a chapter introducing the experience, followed by a discussion of the supplies and equipment required. A useful picture glossary is included as well as additional suggested reading. Helpful critical thinking questions are also interspersed throughout the text, serving as a way to involve children in these life-altering changes and as a bibliotherapeutic impetus for conversations between children and adults.
VERDICT A useful tool to assist little ones coping with new and unfamiliar life experiences.
Engaging photos of a diverse collection of children and pets fill the pages of this first introduction to selecting and caring for pets. The choppy text is extremely simple but provides enough information for children to understand a pet owner's responsibilities. Critical thinking questions scattered throughout the book should start more substantive discussions. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewed by Rebecca Gueorguiev , Apr 01, 2017

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