I honestly cannot remember a time in my life when I didn’t have a pet, or rather, several pets. Dogs, cats, fish, birds, hamsters… even a horse. There has always been a beloved pet in our home.
As a parent, my kids would beg me for more pets. Our daughter especially wanted a rabbit. She begged and begged and begged us for one, but our home is not big enough for a rabbit.
We fostered a rabbit for a few months for our local animal shelter. Our daughter got a first hand experience with how much is involved with caring for a rabbit. Yes, they are super adorable, but they need room and they can be pricey as far as fresh food and hay is concerned.
There is a new book available that explores a similar situation. It’s called The Pet Potato, by Josh Lacey, illustrated by Momoko Abe.
In the book The Pet Potato, Albert also wants a pet. He begs his parents for a dog, cat, rabbit and even a giraffe. His parents always turn him down. That doesn’t stop Albert from begging for a pet every day, all day and all night.
One day dad gives him a gift. Inside Albert finds a potato. An actual potato.
Albert questions dad as to what the potato is for. Dad says it’s his pet.
A pet? How can a potato be a pet?
To find out what Albert does with his new “pet,” pick up a copy of the children’s book, The Pet Potato. It’s now available where books are sold.
The Pet Potato has 32 pages and is ideal for reading level 3-6 years old (preschool to first grade).
This is a delightful children’s book that I think many children can relate to (wanting a pet).
The charming illustrations really bring the story to life.
I love how the story teaches children to use their imagination and creativity, and how to see things in a different light. Maybe that is not what the author intended, but that is how I see it.
I love this book and I plan on using it with my “work kids” when school is back in session. I was thinking about giving the children an inanimate object and having them turn it into a “pet.” You heard of pet rocks, haven’t you? I’ve been thinking about other mediums (perhaps recyclables) that the kids can turn into “pets” with googly eyes and yarn.
If your child or grandchild really wants a pet, this would be the perfect bedtime story for them.
*I was looking for a stock photo of a potato and happened across the one below and thought it was funny. It’s NOT an image from the book. The book is illustrated.
Kimberly
*I received a free copy of the book in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.