Billy's Pet Rock A First Story about Living Things
By Tim Healey
Billy’s rock seems lifeless—but his curious questions uncover surprising clues about being alive.
Genres
What is Billy's Pet Rock A First Story about Living Things about?
Billy wants a pet, but the unusual friend he chooses is a rock. As he cares for it, he begins to wonder what makes something alive. With help from the world around him, Billy notices the differences between rocks, plants, animals and people, discovering that living things grow, breathe and need care. This gentle first story introduces young readers to the idea of living and non-living things through Billy’s curiosity, everyday observations and affection for his very quiet pet.
About the author
Tim Healey is a talented writer who loves bringing history and funny stories to life. He has written exciting books such as 'The World’s Worst Jobs' and 'The Big Book of Magical Machines'. Tim enjoys making learning fun, so you can expect lots of fascinating facts and laughs in his books!
Pages
64 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
1997
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