The Pet Shop
By Allan Ahlberg
A mysterious box may hold the perfect pet—but what’s hiding inside?
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Average score: 4.88
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What is The Pet Shop about?
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)
This edition
2004
First published
1990
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