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Pet This Book
For fans of Press Here, this new interactive picture book invites readers to touch and move and "pet" the book.
Hello, friend! It's time to play! We're taking care of pets today.
There are lots of ways little hands can care for animals. Each page of this book invites readers to pet the cat, wash the puppy, brush the horse's mane, and more--no animals required! With a delightful rhyming text and engaging illustrations, this book is full of pets who can't wait to play. The only thing they need is YOU! Just use your imagination, turn the pages, and Pet This Book!
Pair with Play This Book, another title by author Jessica Young and illustrator Daniel Wiseman that comes printed on heavy-duty card stock pages to stand up to all kinds of play!
Hello, friend! It's time to play! We're taking care of pets today.
There are lots of ways little hands can care for animals. Each page of this book invites readers to pet the cat, wash the puppy, brush the horse's mane, and more--no animals required! With a delightful rhyming text and engaging illustrations, this book is full of pets who can't wait to play. The only thing they need is YOU! Just use your imagination, turn the pages, and Pet This Book!
Pair with Play This Book, another title by author Jessica Young and illustrator Daniel Wiseman that comes printed on heavy-duty card stock pages to stand up to all kinds of play!
32 pages, Hardcover
Published May 22, 2018
About the author
Jessica Young
30 books58 followersJessica Young grew up in Ontario, Canada, and now she lives in Tennessee. When she's not making up stories, she loves sharing the creative process with kids. Her books include I'll Meet You in Your Dreams, the Fairylight Friends early reader series, the Haggis and Tank Unleashed early chapter book series, Play This Book, Pet This Book, A Wish is a Seed, My Blue is Happy, the Finley Flowers chapter book series, Spy Guy the Not-So-Secret Agent, and her forthcoming board book, Baby's Here! (2022).
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November 16, 2021
I really liked "Play This Book" by this same author, and this one was a great followup! These are very easy interactive picks for storytime. Instead of playing instruments, in this book you're caring for various animals. Perfect for a pet theme!
August 17, 2018
Fun interactive book explaining to younger children how to care for animal companions.
October 4, 2018
Pet this Book by Jessica Young, illustrated by Daniel Wiseman. PICTURE BOOK. Bloomsbury, 2018. $16. 9781681195070
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - ESSENTIAL.
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Told is bouncy rhyme, this book follows a girl dressed as a veterinarian as she explains how to take care of a series of animals. The cat needs petting, the parrot needs conversing, the dog needs scrubbing and so forth. The narrator invites the reader to preform each of these actions for the animals. The pages are not quite board book thickness, but they have more weight than a normal picture book.
I don’t think I will ever get tired of this new genre of interactive picture books. It is so engaging for little readers and makes books come alive, which will hopefully create life long readers. On top of this, the book represents children of color, teaches how to be kind to animals and relates that kindness to animals with being kind to each other. A lot of good messages in this book.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - ESSENTIAL.
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Told is bouncy rhyme, this book follows a girl dressed as a veterinarian as she explains how to take care of a series of animals. The cat needs petting, the parrot needs conversing, the dog needs scrubbing and so forth. The narrator invites the reader to preform each of these actions for the animals. The pages are not quite board book thickness, but they have more weight than a normal picture book.
I don’t think I will ever get tired of this new genre of interactive picture books. It is so engaging for little readers and makes books come alive, which will hopefully create life long readers. On top of this, the book represents children of color, teaches how to be kind to animals and relates that kindness to animals with being kind to each other. A lot of good messages in this book.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
March 4, 2021
I liked this book a lot, even despite a few "wha-why?" decisions by the author/illustrator. The illustrations are utterly engaging, the rhyming text is fun and lilting, and the interactivity factor is high. But - I wonder why a butterfly was featured as a pet, as well as two dogs - may have been a five star if we'd had more pet variety. The tips on how to take care of pets were cute without seeming didactic but didn't even pretend to be complete. I also wonder why the pets are featured on a farm - maybe because a horse was included? Also, why is one kid dressed as a doctor? Is she supposed to be the vet? She's the same size as the other kids, and they're all wearing normal clothes (except for the butterfly one, who has a pocketed vest and pith helmet). The world will never know.
February 4, 2019
Pet This Book is a hands on board book. The book allows children to read and interact with each page. The pages are thick so they can easily grip and turn them. It is filled with different animal characters and tasks for the children as they read through. Children are asked to talk to the animals on the pages or pet them. There are actions demonstrated on each page by different children. Rhyming text keeps readers interested and engaged. The book also has a stretch break about half way through so that children don't have to sit and concentrate on one book for too long. I love this book because it is engaging, fun for all, and a different style of reading to keep children entertained.
June 12, 2018
Children will absolutely love following along with the diverse cast of characters as they take care of their pets. From petting the cat to feeding the lizard, there are plenty of interactive moments in this book. Alongside each action-filled page, the author makes wonderful use of onomatopoeia which adds an extra component of fun for readers because they can make the sounds too. Some interactive books end up being a little too busy, but Pet This Book hits a good balance of action and story. Try this book out if you and your little one(s) are up for some adventure!
July 22, 2018
Thanks to #kidlitexchange for sharing a review copy of this book!
Pet This Book and Play This Book by Jessica Young and d_wiseman are interactive books that encourage use of imagination!
Pet This Book~ has the reader PET, BRUSH, FEED and LOVE animals with their hands.
Play This Book~ invites the reader to STRUM, CRASH, TAP and PLAY instruments they are seeing on the pages.
Both books have adorable bright illustrations. The rhyming text and inviting phrases make these books a hit! These are 100% staying in our library!
Pet This Book and Play This Book by Jessica Young and d_wiseman are interactive books that encourage use of imagination!
Pet This Book~ has the reader PET, BRUSH, FEED and LOVE animals with their hands.
Play This Book~ invites the reader to STRUM, CRASH, TAP and PLAY instruments they are seeing on the pages.
Both books have adorable bright illustrations. The rhyming text and inviting phrases make these books a hit! These are 100% staying in our library!
February 13, 2019
Animals: Pets
Community Helper: Veterinarian
Pets rely on us to take care of them as a veterinarian guides us through best ways to meet their needs. Pet the book, scrub the book, even give the book an (imaginary) treat--all perfect ways to make our pets happy. Very sweet way to encourage kindness towards animals with an engaging read.
Reviewed by: Miss Kelsey, Youth and School Services, Vernon Area Public Library
Community Helper: Veterinarian
Pets rely on us to take care of them as a veterinarian guides us through best ways to meet their needs. Pet the book, scrub the book, even give the book an (imaginary) treat--all perfect ways to make our pets happy. Very sweet way to encourage kindness towards animals with an engaging read.
Reviewed by: Miss Kelsey, Youth and School Services, Vernon Area Public Library
October 9, 2018
My toddler loves interactive books and this one is so much fun! She loves "petting" the animals in the book and reading about them.
If you like books like Touch the Magic Star or Press Here, you'll enjoy reading this one to your child. It's perfect for kids ages 2-4.
Source: The publisher sent me an unbound galley of this book.
If you like books like Touch the Magic Star or Press Here, you'll enjoy reading this one to your child. It's perfect for kids ages 2-4.
Source: The publisher sent me an unbound galley of this book.
November 28, 2018
Age: Preschool-Kindergarten
Animals: Pets
Community Helper: Veterinarian
Pets rely on us to take care of them as a veterinarian guides us through best ways to meet their needs. Pet the book, scrub the book, even give the book an (imaginary) treat--all perfect ways to make our pets happy. Very sweet way to encourage kindness towards animals with an engaging read.
Animals: Pets
Community Helper: Veterinarian
Pets rely on us to take care of them as a veterinarian guides us through best ways to meet their needs. Pet the book, scrub the book, even give the book an (imaginary) treat--all perfect ways to make our pets happy. Very sweet way to encourage kindness towards animals with an engaging read.
January 2, 2019
This interactive book teaches children how to care for different animals with rhyming text. There are actions for various pages and nice, bright pictures. This would make an excellent interactive read for a storytime on animals! Children can perform the actions (petting, etc.) while you read the book!
May 10, 2025
The book goes through multiple different animals and what they do while rhyming. Readers are asked to pet the different animals to feel them. The book has an inviting presence and is able to draw in young readers. The rhymes are fun and children would likely enjoy it. Fun, short read for kids, I would recommend it.
May 25, 2018
A fun, yet informational book about pets and the care they require. This is book is really a board book, but not quite. The information will appeal to the preschool age and older.
Rhyming text and good size illustrations will make this a fun read.
Rhyming text and good size illustrations will make this a fun read.
June 11, 2018
So I totally misinterpreted what this book would be. I was ready for an interactive "Press Here" type book, and it is NOT that. It's more about taking care of animals and animal sounds. Super cute with diverse pet caretakers. Go in with the right mindset, and you'll be a happy reader.
October 4, 2018
This format is not-quite-a-board-book, but the pages are very durable for some rough turning. I liked the language, playful format, and illustrations. One in a series. Good message for kiddos learning to care for a pet (or just learning to be decent human beings).
October 4, 2018
An interactive board book for young children about interacting with different critters which might be family pets. There are no moving parts which means this will hold up well. Children provide the action themselves.
November 30, 2018
Sharp engaging rhyme and fun colorful illustrations make this the perfect gift for the moment your 4 year old starts asking for a puppy. Interactive pages and a few surprises from the pets will keep readers engaged again and again.
August 21, 2019
Readers are greeted with a veterinarian who invites them to help her care for the animals on the farm. Children are encouraged to pet the cat, feed the chameleon and brush the horse. The really win with this book is the ability to practice the animal sounds with young readers.
May 11, 2018
Fantastic storytime book
June 1, 2018
This book is more about different kinds of pets than it is interactive.
June 7, 2018
This is a perfect storytime book. Adorable illustrations and tons of opportunities for interaction. A surefire hit.
June 21, 2018
Nice story time book about different pets.
July 17, 2018
A fabulous follow up to Play This Book! Will do beautifully for preschool storytime!
August 14, 2018
A veterinarian child invites readers to help take care of pets today.
August 19, 2018
fun, but their music book like this is better. both books have a design flaw where the spin is too tight - making it hard to open the pages that are supposed to be open and "interactive"
August 27, 2018
Cute book about pet care. However, I was expecting some kind of touch and feel from the title: "Pet" This Book.
September 12, 2018
A great interactive book about all different kinds of pets! I would have the lizard "eat" the treats from storytime childern's hands.
September 25, 2018
Epic fail for this attempt to offer a Press Here-like experience.
September 28, 2018
Interactive books are all the rage. I've read great, bad, and in between. This one falls at the higher end of things, but Berry enjoyed it more than I did.
September 30, 2018
do as i say book
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