About This Book
Reach for this book when your budding reader is showing pride in their own household pet or asking about the animals they see in their neighborhood. It is the perfect tool for that transitional moment when a child moves from being read to toward identifying words on their own. The story features a diverse group of children each introducing their specific pet, ranging from familiar dogs and cats to smaller critters. By focusing on the pride of ownership and the joy of animal companionship, the book builds a sense of accomplishment through its repetitive, predictable sentence structures. It is ideal for children ages 3 to 6 who are developing early literacy skills and enjoy seeing their own daily lives reflected in simple, vibrant stories. This is a confidence-builder designed to make a child feel like a successful reader from the very first page.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular, direct, and positive. It focuses strictly on the identification of the animals and the children's relationship with them.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler or kindergartner who is just beginning to understand that letters form words. It is particularly suited for a child who loves to 'show and tell' and wants to talk about their own dog, cat, or fish at home.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. It is helpful if the parent points to the words as they read to help the child make the connection between the spoken word and the printed text. A parent might choose this after hearing their child ask, 'What does this word say?' or noticing the child is trying to 'read' pictures by making up their own story. It is a response to a child's emerging interest in independent reading.
