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Written by Susan McElfresh
Everyone seems to have a pet… so why can’t he?
When a little boy decides he is ready for a pet of his very own, he has plenty of ideas. His friends have dogs, cats, birds, and other wonderful animals—but after giving it some serious thought, he comes up with the perfect choice.
An elephant!
And he has already thought of everything.
They can go to the playground, zoom down the tallest slide, play hide-and-seek and soccer, splash at the pool, share a banana split, go camping, catch fish, roast marshmallows, and even sleep in the same bunk bed.
What could possibly go wrong?
With a big imagination and an even bigger dream, this determined little boy makes a pretty convincing case. But Mom may have a slightly smaller idea for his very first pet.
I Need a Pet is a sweet and silly picture book about childhood imagination, dreaming big, and the excitement of caring for a pet of your very own.
Filled with warm, playful illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments, I Need a Pet reminds children that sometimes the biggest adventures begin with the smallest new friend.
What pet would YOU choose?
ISBN-13 PB : 979-8172437762
Publication date : September 12, 2026
Print length : 31 pages
Reading age : Ages 3-7 years
Dimensions : 8.25 x 8.25 inches