by Tammi Sauer
Illustrated by Troy Cummings
Published May 2017
Sterling Children's Books
Fiction
32 pages
Review copy provided by publisher
Goodreads Summary
What happens when you expect an itty-bitty kitty . . . but get a lion instead?
It’s kitten delivery day, but—SURPRISE. Congratulations on your new LION! We know you ordered a kitten, but we ran out of those.Fortunately, the big cat comes with instructions—like, try very hard NOT to look like a zebra. Or a gazelle. And give your lion PLENTY of space to play. But soon the feathers and fur start flying and everything’s in chaos. Is there any way a lion could actually be a child’s purr-fect pet?
My Thoughts
What a unique concept. Each step in the caring for your lion guide looks "official" like one might find in a manual. This book is adorable and funny. Kids will love it for the humor (pizza guy gets eaten and sneezed out) and the illustrations.
I always enjoy Troy Cummings' illustrations in his Notebook of Doom series. He varies the page layouts, fonts and colors in a way that will hold the interest of young readers.
In a classroom, this book could spark discussions about expectations and how to deal with changes in plans. It also lends itself as a writing mentor text. How fun would it be to have students write, "How to care for your...." stories!
I always enjoy Troy Cummings' illustrations in his Notebook of Doom series. He varies the page layouts, fonts and colors in a way that will hold the interest of young readers.
In a classroom, this book could spark discussions about expectations and how to deal with changes in plans. It also lends itself as a writing mentor text. How fun would it be to have students write, "How to care for your...." stories!
I would recommend this book for ages 3-8.
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