Emma's Strange Pet

From an award-winning team comes a lively and heartwarming I Can Read book about a family's first pet.

Pet wanted! Max wants a furry pet. Emma wants a pet too, but she's allergic to animals with fur. When Emma finds the perfect animal, will Max like his sister's strange pet?

Emma’s Strange Pet is a Level 3 I Can Read Book, which means it’s perfect for independent reading. Kids will love reading this high-interest story about Emma and Max’s fun with their new pet!

Pet wanted

Max wants a furry pet. Emma wants a pet too, but she's allergic to animals with fur. When Emma finds the perfect animal, will Max like his sister's strange pet?

“Little portrays real characters who bring everyday problems to satisfying conclusions. Simple, full-color line-and-watercolor illustrations do a great job of capturing expressions of confusion, worry, anger, and joy. An exceptional beginning reader.” - School Library Journal (starred review)

“The pet topic is a natural, and Little manages both easygoing charm and conveyance of authentic sibling irritation.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Children’s emotional interactions with their pets and siblings are deftly handled, as are the issues of family membership and adoption.” - Chicago Tribune

“Simple illustrations do a great job of capturing expressions of confusion, worry, anger, and joy. An exceptional beginning reader.” - School Library Journal