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Children's Book List » pets http://childrenbooklists.com Reviews of Children's Literature Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:25:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Crictor http://childrenbooklists.com/2010/12/29/crictor/ http://childrenbooklists.com/2010/12/29/crictor/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:45:38 +0000 children's book list http://childrenbooklists.com/?p=573 By Tomi Ungerer

Crictor
Reviewed by Children’s Book List

A highly diverting picture book about an agreeable pet boa constrictor that earns the affection and gratitude of a French village. Crictor the boa constrictor, lives with Madame Bodot. He is a very helpful pet, especially when there are burglars in the neighborhood.

Rating: 5 *****

This book is really cute because it’s a little bit offbeat. Who would think of an elderly lady as having a snake for a pet?

]]> http://childrenbooklists.com/2010/12/29/crictor/feed/ 0 John Willy and Freddie McGee http://childrenbooklists.com/2010/03/16/john-willy-and-freddie-mcgee-review/ http://childrenbooklists.com/2010/03/16/john-willy-and-freddie-mcgee-review/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:24:05 +0000 children's book list http://childrenbooklists.com/?p=191 By Holly Meade

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John Willy and Freddie McGee

Temporarily escaping their humdrum life, two guinea pigs scurry through an open cage door, scramble through comfortably furnished rooms, climb atop a pool table, and find their bliss racing round and round its tunnels.

Rating: *****

A cute book especially if you have guinea pigs. It’s one of those stories that shows kids lots can happen when they’re not around.

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I Need a Snake

Robbie says he wants a snake, but his mother won’t allow a snake in the house. After he and his mother look at snakes, Robbie finds a creative way to get his very own snake and keep his mother happy.

Rating: *****

A comical book that shows overcoming fear and responsibility in a very cleaver way.

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Julius

When Maya’s grandfather comes for a visit, he brings a surprise in a crate–something, he says, to teach her “fun and sharing”. Maya hopes it’s a horse or a big brother. But instead it’s Julius, a big, cool pig. Maya’s parents see Julius as a slob, but Maya herself sees another Julius altogether. She sees a playmate, a protector, and sharer in all that’s magical and wild.

Rating: *****

A nice book that focuses on love and responsibility.

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