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The Pet Shop

By Allan Ahlberg

Adjectives

humorous playful imaginative

Genres

Animals Humour Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Fed up with their mischievous dog, the big skeleton and the little skeleton visit the pet shop to find a new pet. They swap their dog for a goldfish, then a parrot, but none of the new animals seem quite right. Just when they think they’ll never find the perfect pet, the shopkeeper gives them a mysterious box—revealing a familiar, bony friend inside! A funny and lively adventure full of surprises.

About the author

Allan Ahlberg is a much-loved British author who has written many fun and imaginative books for children. He is famous for stories like 'Peepo!' and 'Each Peach Pear Plum', which he often created with his wife, Janet. Allan’s books are known for their clever rhymes, gentle humour, and wonderful illustrations.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2004

Community rating

Average score: 4.89

From 9 readers

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