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Oh, Theodore!
by
Susan Katz (Goodreads Author),
Stacey Schuett
Come meet Theodore: a plump, fuzzy guinea pig with a big appetite, a lot to say, and a personality all his own. As you, and his new owner, get to know him, you'll find out what he eats and how he speaks. You'll also discover the work involved in caring for a pet: feeding, cleaning, and taking him out for exercise. But it hardly seems like work once your pet becomes yo...more
Hardcover, 48 pages
Published
September 17th 2007
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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(3.5) A very sweet book of poems chonicling the relationship between a young boy and his pet guinea pig. Whether or not you've ever had a guinea pig, you'll come to more keenly appreciate the anxieties and allure of these small, nibbling creatures. Katz does a lovely job of evoking Theodore as a presence and personality in his caretaker's life.
This story depicts a growing friendship between a boy and the only pet he's allowed to have, a guinea pig. When Mom vetoes the loud dog, scary snake and big horse, the boy brings home a creature "soft, plump, fuzzy, brown—like a teddy bear" and names him Theodore. At first, Theodore is wary but the boy's quiet gentleness soon wins his trust and he begins making all those sounds—wheet, chrrrr, peep, squeep, chut and woootz—unique to guinea pigs. Theodore's temporary disappearance adds ...more
If you have ever cared for your own pet or just love animals, this is a book for you! Oh Theodore! is a book of poems all about a little boys pet guinea pig and can be enjoyed by all readers.
The book begins with the young narrator, a boy, telling his mom he wants a pet. When his mother turns down all his pet selections he ends up with a guinea pig- A soft, plump, fuzzy, brown, teddy bear-like pet that he names Theodore. Theodore has a big appetite, a unique personality, and a lot to...more
The book begins with the young narrator, a boy, telling his mom he wants a pet. When his mother turns down all his pet selections he ends up with a guinea pig- A soft, plump, fuzzy, brown, teddy bear-like pet that he names Theodore. Theodore has a big appetite, a unique personality, and a lot to...more
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"He’s soft, plump, fuzzy, brown
–like a teddy bear.
So I name him
Theodore."
Meet Theodore and his new owner, a boy who really wanted a dog, but got a guinea pig instead. Theodore is cute and fuzzy, loes to make lettuce disappear, and scurries around his new house. At first, it’s hard to be Theodore’s master, because he seems so scared and won’t let anyone pet him. But slowly, after time, Theodore learns to trust him and the two become best friends.
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–like a teddy bear.
So I name him
Theodore."
Meet Theodore and his new owner, a boy who really wanted a dog, but got a guinea pig instead. Theodore is cute and fuzzy, loes to make lettuce disappear, and scurries around his new house. At first, it’s hard to be Theodore’s master, because he seems so scared and won’t let anyone pet him. But slowly, after time, Theodore learns to trust him and the two become best friends.
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I really enjoyed this simple story told through a collection of poems. The poems in this story are arranged in such a way that a story is told about a little boy and his new pet, Theodore, a guinea pig. Having had a guinea pig when I was young, I could easily relate to the development of the relationship between the boy and his new pet. I think that this would be a great book to read to young children when introducing a new pet at school/home or when introducing the pet to a new set of childr...more
Reading Level: Preschool - 3rd grade
This is a collection of poems about life with a guinea pig. Having had guinea pigs as pets, I really felt the author captured all the experiences of caring for and enjoying this type of pet - from the noises it makes to the love it brings. The pictures are very cute and capture the essence of each poem. This is a Monarch book choice for 2011.
This would be a great mentor text for students to write their own poems about a pet they have or wish th...more
This is a collection of poems about life with a guinea pig. Having had guinea pigs as pets, I really felt the author captured all the experiences of caring for and enjoying this type of pet - from the noises it makes to the love it brings. The pictures are very cute and capture the essence of each poem. This is a Monarch book choice for 2011.
This would be a great mentor text for students to write their own poems about a pet they have or wish th...more
Told in verse this is the story of Theodore a guinea pig and his "big scary giant". The illustrations were so darling that I (and all of the students) were wishing for a pet guinea pig at the end of the story, and I'm not even a pet person. I especially liked the verse and picture of Theodore and how he has no tail. A good story to share about pets and what is required to take care of them. The votes came in as: Loved it = 275, Liked it = 30, Didn't like it = 17.
A narrative collection of poems about a boy's pet guinea pig. Many of the poems can stand alone but the book is best enjoyed as a story. This is a charming, sweet story about a responsible boy and how he cares for his pet. A great addition to any elementary unit about pets or a good pairing for any number of pet stories.
It is vital to teach students a variety of poems in order to learn language features. Also, teaching poems helps children to manipulate language. I believe that this book is wonderful to teach adjectives to describe animals as poem. Children will love the illustrations and in particular Guinea Pig.
2007 - Poetry
In this book, we are presented with poems that relate to having a guinea pig as a pet. I think that this book could be useful when presenting kids with the idea that they can write about many different things about one topic.
In this book, we are presented with poems that relate to having a guinea pig as a pet. I think that this book could be useful when presenting kids with the idea that they can write about many different things about one topic.
This is seriously the BEST book of guinea pig poetry that I have ever read! Very cute illustrations too. A sweet treastise about the tender caring of a boy and his guinea pig.
Out of the five Monarch nominees my two boys and I read today, this one was hands down their favorite. Of course they are now campaigning for a Guinea Pig.
A great intro to the popular story-in-verse genre! A sweet tale about a boy and his new guinea pig told through poetry.
An excellent book about the joy of taking care of your first animal companion. Lovely illustrations and wonderful poems.
Very cute poems about a guinea pig. We really liked this. Now my kids have been telling me they want a guinea pig!
A tender story of growing love between a child and his?/her? guinea pig, told in very successful poms.
faelinwolf
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Awww! Cute!
Through a series of short poems, a boy describes his budding friendship with his new pet, a fluffy guinea pig he names Theodore. For his part, Theodore squeaks, scurries, purrs, and whistles his way from nervous newcomer to fuzzy friend. The poetry carries the tale superbly, creating vivid images in very few words. Large acrylics echo the poetry's simplicity; the up-close perspectives pull the reader right into the relationship between boy and guinea pig. Share this book to inspire students' own...more
April 16, 2011
Jackie
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A sweet story about a boy and his first pet, Theodore, the guinea pig. Shy,nervous,and skiddish at first, Theodore slowly warms up to the boy who loves him and cares for him. Beautiful, colorful, imaginative illustrations accompany this picture book.
Forty-six pages of engaging illustration and thirty-four distinct, rhyme-free poems share the reluctant introduction, suspenseful separation and joyous reunion of a young boy and his surprisingly expressive new pet.
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Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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I've never had a guinea pig as a pet, but after reading these poems, I had to suppress the urge to run out and get one! The poems describe a boy and his pet guinea pig as they get used to and grow fond of each other. The illustrations were cute too. I didn't know guinea pigs made any noise. I must order this for my library's children's poetry collection.
A collection of poems about a guinea pig named Theodore, this picture book is adorable. If my family ends up with a pet guinea pig, this book is to blame! It's my 8 year old son's new favorite.
Story told through a series of short poems.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE guinea pigs!
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Susan Katz is the Camp Fire Girl on the left in the photo, which is what she still looks like on the inside. On the outside, she's morphed into the author of eight children's books.
Her first book was a middle-grade novel, SNOWDROPS FOR COUSIN RUTH, winner of the Paterson Prize and a Publishers' Weekly Flying Start honor.
Her most recent books are THE PRESIDENT'S STUCK IN ...more
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Her first book was a middle-grade novel, SNOWDROPS FOR COUSIN RUTH, winner of the Paterson Prize and a Publishers' Weekly Flying Start honor.
Her most recent books are THE PRESIDENT'S STUCK IN ...more
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