What happens when a spunky little girl wishes for a pet ostrich of her very own? This outrageously funny rhyming tale with fun-filled shenanigans will have kids laughing out loud!

"At the pet show, there are so many different types of pets. With dogs and cats, horses and chickens, hamsters and chinchillas--and many, many more--this book celebrates animal companions of all shapes and sizes"--

A whimsical coloring book for children with fun and amusing pictures on every page. Move over, Rover. It's time to let the ostrich shine. Who needs a dog? - let alone a kangaroo - when an ostrich can be your new best friend? With ticklish rhymes and illustrations that make you giggle, by the end of this book, you'll want an ostrich too! "I Want an Ostrich" is a charming book about a boy wanting an ostrich narrated in fun rhyming verses with eye-catching illustrations. The author collaborated closely with the illustrator to elevate simple rhymes into engaging scenes designed to captivate and encourage exploration and curiosity.

What happens when a spunky little girl wishes on a shooting star for a pet of her very own? She wishes for a pet OSTRICH, of course! Their wildly crazy and fun-filled feathery shenanigans will keep kids guessing what will happen next. The LAUGH OUT LOUD surprise ending will bring a bad case of the giggles and will lead you to the character of book 2 - coming soon! From the Back Cover Have you ever made a magical wish upon a shooting star? Was it for a pet ostrich? Follow the adventure and humor as a spunky child wishes for a pet ostrich of her very own. Will it be everything she hopes for - or a big feathery mistake? This delightful, rhyming tale about the fastest bird in the world has a surprise ending that is sure to bring a smile. A bonus educational section is included to help children who are already ostrich fans - and those who aren't fans yet! Humor and laughter support creativity. Giving a child a BRAIN BREAK with laughter helps with social skills and improves cognitive development. Inspired by the books of Dr. Seuss, this book was created to encourage emergent readers, spark a child's imagination and will teach children how language works. Reading books that rhyme, help children make prediction of words. ★A FREE comprehension and activity lesson are included at the end of this story. ★A FREE lesson plan for teachers and parents are available at www.sarinasiebenaler.com Book 2 in an upcoming series will be available soon. Follow along at @sarina_siebenaler and #donotwishforapet or contact her for an author visit at [email protected]

Publisher Description

Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean. When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . . his mom! It’s up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about. Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever! Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Everything in the pet shop must go, even the rat with half his whiskers missing! 'I'm only 1p. Choose me, ' he calls. But first, the little boy must look through all the other animal bargains...