Cuidemos a nuestro geco leopardo nuevo / Let's Take Care of Our New Leopard Gecko (Cuidar y Proteger/ Let's Take Care of ...)

Cuidar y Proteger

by Rosa María Curto, Alejandro Algarra

Follows two children as their family adopts a leopard gecko, offering information on terrariums, handling, diet, moulting, breeding, and other matters necessary to making a good home for a gecko.

35 pages, Paperback

First published January 11, 2008

Reviews

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book emphasizes the need for responsible pet care and handling. It emphasizes that all pets, even small ones, are not toys and that they can be hurt inadvertently if you're not careful. The supplies needed to care for a leopard gecko are outlined carefully, and gecko facts are woven into the story of two children whose family buys a gecko. The fact that "Spotty" is a family responsibility--not simply that of the children--is communicated.

However, humane families are likely to wince at the fact that the family purchased the lizard at a pet shop, and the fact that they decide to breed their pet. I am also not a fan of people referring to their pets as "it"--this is done throughout the book, even after the family establishes that Spotty is male.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very fun way to talk about having a pet gecko in your home. It plain terms it talks about the essentials of having this type of pet. It almost makes me want to get a gecko...well almost!