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Wanted: The Perfect Pet
Henry wants a dog more than anything in the world?more than a cowboy costume, even more than an all-expenses-paid trip to the moon. So he puts an ad in the newspaper to find the perfect pet. Far away, a lonely duck who desperately wants a friend reads the ad. He has the clever idea to disguise himself as a dog and apply for the job of Henry?s best friend. But his cover is...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
May 13th 2010
by Putnam Juvenile
(first published October 13th 2009)
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Henry wants a dog. Duck wants a friend. Will they find each other? You bet! In this very entertaining story, we meet Henry first. He truly wants man's best friend, a dog! His mother says, "...you already have 27 different varieties of frog, surely they are enough?" But, no, Henry wants a dog. He puts a want ad in the paper and he waits.
Across town there is duck. He lives alone. Nobody ever calls, emails, or writes. He plays alone, reads alone, and does everything all by himself everyday:(. But...more
Across town there is duck. He lives alone. Nobody ever calls, emails, or writes. He plays alone, reads alone, and does everything all by himself everyday:(. But...more
This is a beautifully illustrated and beautifully written little book. There are three chapters: the first is where we meet the boy called Henry; the second is where we meet the duck, and the third is where they meet each other.
It’s funny. It has some great lines in it – “Woof” said the duck. The drawings are also funny. Seeing the duck’s house stuck high on a hill is funny the way it is drawn. And all the pictures use clean lines just like on the cover, and are all in colour although a limited...more
It’s funny. It has some great lines in it – “Woof” said the duck. The drawings are also funny. Seeing the duck’s house stuck high on a hill is funny the way it is drawn. And all the pictures use clean lines just like on the cover, and are all in colour although a limited...more
Henry has always wanted a dog, one with floppy ears and a wet nose, one that he can play with and teach tricks to. So he places an ad in the newspaper: Wanted: the perfect pet. Duck lives all alone at the top of the hill. He has always wanted a friend. When he reads Henry's ad in the newspaper, he decides to give it a try. He may not be a dog, but he's good at disguises. Henry is thrilled with his new dog... until he notices that his dog is actually a duck. But maybe he was wrong about dogs... m...more
More than anything Henry wanted a dog. More than chips, more than a trip to the moon, more than world peace! Henry already has lots of frogs, 27 varieties, but they are boring compared to a dog. He knows just the kind of dog he wants: one with personality, one that does tricks, one that has floppy ears and a warm, furry tongue. So Henry posted an ad in the paper and waited. The ad was read by a lonely duck who decided that being Henry’s dog was the perfect place for him. So he disguised himself...more
A humorous tale of longing and friendship. One the one hand, Henry wants a dog more than anything in the world; on the other, duck needs a friend. Duck sees Henry's advert for a pet in the paper and decides that this is his opportunity to get a friend. He tries, with hilarious outcomes, to be the perfect pet that Henry longs for. I won't spoil the ending, but just say that both learn a great deal about compromise and friendship before the book ends. I adored this book, loved the ways in which du...more
In this story, a little boy Henry wants a pet. Well mainly he wants a dog that wont just be a pet, but a friend. He does everything he can to find the perfect dog. He even places an ad in the paper. One day, a duck gets ahold of this ad and decides he will be the perfect pet for Henry. Rather than making a rash decision, Henry takes the time to research the duck's pros and cons...and in the end realizes that the duck truly is the PERFECT pet for him. I love this book. It would be a great read al...more
Jan 08, 2012
Nora
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
friends with young kids, K teachers
Shelves:
younger-elementary
I can't wait to read this in storytime with kindergarteners up to 2nd graders. There is a lot to discuss visually, and that would really work better one-on-one with kids (better than in a group read-aloud.) But, I'm reading it in storytime anyway, because the characters are just so NICE to each other. The boy and the duck build each other up by kind words and deeds. It's a lesson that when we spend time building each other up, we also get what we need in the process. Very cute story.
"Wanted:The Perfect Pet" is a very enjoyable book. It is about a boy called, Henry, who wants a dog more than anything else in the world, more than chips, cowboys and peace. His parents say that he already has 27 frogs, aren't they enough? Apparently to Henry, frogs aren't enogh. One day he puts a 'Wanted' poster in the newspaper. Will Henry get a dog or will he be stuck with frogs? I really enjoyed this book, I definetly recommend this book to younger students.
Take one boy who is convinced that he needs a dog-- with waggy tail, floppy ears, soft wet nose, warm furry tongue, and the ability to learn fantastic new tricks-- and places an ad in the paper to secure said dog. Add one lonely, nameless duck who reads the article. The result is a quietly hilarious story about friendship in unexpected places. Wonderful text + wonderful illustrations = a read-aloud that is sure to be a hit.
preschooler story times; narrative skills, vocabulary building, phonological awareness, print motivation, letter knowledge
This book is about a boy who tries to find the perfect pet. It is a picture book but set up like a chapter book where each chapter is devoted to describing the qualities of the perfect pet. This book has letters out of place in the book, signifying that they are different than the rest of the text.
This book is about a boy who tries to find the perfect pet. It is a picture book but set up like a chapter book where each chapter is devoted to describing the qualities of the perfect pet. This book has letters out of place in the book, signifying that they are different than the rest of the text.
I read "Perfect Present" and then learned it was a sequel. What the duck packs makes a lot more sense know that I've read the first book. The pictures are just as adorable. I love the duck putting on a disguise. I enjoyed reading the newspaper page. Very fun. This one has a lot more possibilities for a preschool storytime, even though the pictures would still be a bit small for them. But it's worth keeping in mind.
Another library book chosen by Matt. The illustrations is this are what get me, totally charming. The words are funny, too, Charlotte likes the story as well as the pictures. Matt and I also love one particular page; it's a page from the classified section of a newspaper, and it's very cute. Good story about a boy who wants a puppy, and a duck who wants a friend, and how they come together.
This is a charming story with cute illustrations. Henry is a little boy who desperately wants a dog as his "perfect pet." How does he go about finding this paragon of perfection? He places a personal ad. :-) A lonely duck sees the ad and decides to impersonate a dog in hopes of making a friend. While Henry doesn't end up with a dog, he does indeed end up with a perfect pet.
I really enjoyed this one, although I didn't end up using it in my story time. It's just slightly too long and with too many little details that make it absolutely perfect for a one on one read with a child. The illustrations, the fun story, the adorable duck in costume: all of these things added up to make it one of my new favorite books to recommend to parents!
I loved this picture book on many levels. The two characters were lovable and engaging. The use of "chapters" to tell the story was well executed and provided for good transitions. The illustrations were were engaging and supported and even extended the text. I loved the use of the list and the newspaper to convey meaning. A great read!
Cute. Great Read Aloud. I think kids will like it. A heartwarming tale of friendship. Sparse line drawings.
Things I liked about the book: effort on duck's part to take charge and change things. Accepting something different, seeing good of an alternative, boy used and looked up resources and reference material to find facts about duck. Boy made an effort to help duck see he himself not as a lame substitute but perfect the way he is.
Things I liked about the book: effort on duck's part to take charge and change things. Accepting something different, seeing good of an alternative, boy used and looked up resources and reference material to find facts about duck. Boy made an effort to help duck see he himself not as a lame substitute but perfect the way he is.
Very cute and funny! Henry wants a dog and a duck wants a friend-can they work it out and will a duck be the perfect pet? Told in small chapters, this is a great book for early readers about friendship and discovering what you're good at. A fun take on the child who wants a pet storyline. I also really liked the illustrations.
LOVED this book. Such a fun story with a truly fabulous storytelling voice. The best part of the book was all the special extras and little touches...the illustrations were beyond cute and really added to the love-ability of this story. The moral was so very sweet. We've added it to our list of absolute favs!
PB#45: What a cute children's book! I loved this book because it goes to show that sometimes you can find some surprising happiness and pleasure in something you weren't expecting. This book serves as a great model for an activity in a classroom of elementary aged students as well.
Oh, this story tugged at my heart strings. I loved duck!! How precious that a little duck, so eager to be the perfect pet, would go through the trouble of dressing up like a dog in order to earn the love of a human child? Too precious.
A charming book about a boy dreaming of the perfect pet and the lonely duck who disguises himself as a dog and answers the boy's advertisement. Splashes of color and rounded edges soften the simple black and white illustrations.
So much to consider with this book. A great book for inspiring research/writing connection Touching story of the need for a companion and how far some might go to find that connection. Chapter format in a picture book
I loved the part about the lists. This book is about a boy that wanted a dog, but instead he got a duck dressed like a dog. I liked that part. It was so sad when the Duck cried. I cried when I was little too.
The perfect match of fun illustration and a good story. I especially like Henry's thoughtful earnestness. What a boy to want dog and willing embrace a duck as the "perfect pet". BTW the dog is ADORABLE.
Picture Book 45
Great read-aloud! Such a funny and silly story that kids are sure to love and be completely engaged in. Also would be great to do an activity with making your own "wanted" ad.
Great read-aloud! Such a funny and silly story that kids are sure to love and be completely engaged in. Also would be great to do an activity with making your own "wanted" ad.
What a DELIGHTFUL children's picture book about friendship!!! Loved it! It was a 2011 IRA (International Reading Assn.) Children's and Young Adults' Book Award winner--Primary Fiction category.
pb 44: This book is amazing it is just so cute. I loved it. Every child should read this book. It is all about believing in who you are and not trying to change yourself.
(17) Very cute book and a good way to teach kids that even when you can't get what you want, that doesn't have to be a bad thing.
PB #48: Wanted: The Perfect Pet
Such an adorable book! A great book that can introduce a variety of different lessons.
Such an adorable book! A great book that can introduce a variety of different lessons.
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