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Wanted: The Perfect Pet (Spot & Henry) [Paperback]

Fiona Roberton (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 5 July 2012 | Series: Spot & Henry
Not everyone has to go to the pet shop to find their perfect pet...

Once upon a time, there lived a boy called Henry. What Henry wanted more than anything in the whole wide world. . . MORE than chips. . . MORE than a cowboy costume. . . MORE than an all-expenses-paid trip to the moon. . . was a DOG.

A lovable tale of adventure and friendship. . . and the lengths some will go to find it.

A great book to springboard early childhood lessons and imaginative play on pets.

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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books (5 July 2012)
  • Language: Unknown
  • ISBN-10: 1444902636
  • ISBN-13: 978-1444902631
  • Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 0.6 x 27.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 91,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A gentle, funny endearing story that's definitely recommended.

(TheBookbag.co.uk 20110705)

This is a truly delightful book: clever, moving, funny and brilliantly illustrated. (School Librarian 20120501)

A gentle, funny, endearing story that's definitely recommended. (Bookbag 20120701)

 Witty tale with a lovely philosophical response.

(Families 20120901)

About the Author

Fiona Roberton was born in Oxford and studied art and design in London and New York. She has kept the wolf from the door for a number of years by working as a designer, but has since befriended the wolf, and has it to tea on Tuesdays. Sometimes, they go out. Porkchop & Mouse (published by Puffin in 2007) was inspired by her love of cakes, holidays, and her inability to share. Wanted: The Perfect Pet, was inspired by her love of dogs, ducks and disguises.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A quacking read. 15 Oct 2012
By Paul B TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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This is a really well written tale for children that will have them all smiling by the end.

The story of a boy who is convinced he wants a dog and actually finds that there is something just as good and a duck who just wants a friend is told with such emotion but with a small wordcount and some clever simple artwork.

The pages are also full of neat touches. My 8 year old read the book to her 6 year old sister and was in stitches when she got to the newspaper adverts. They both loved it and it's since become a favourite book to sit and read together.

It may not be the longest children's story ever, but it makes up for it with a fantastic tale of friendship and beautiful artwork that children will love.
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5.0 out of 5 stars acute tale, wonderfully illustrated 12 Oct 2012
By The Truth TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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I assume this is the first book in what's to be a series of tales about an unlikely couple of friends called Spot and Henry. Henry is a charming young man who wants a new pet dog but ends up with a pet duck called spot.

'Wanted: The Perfect Pet' is an endearing tale which is humorous to read and wonderfully illustrated. The pages are big and make the perfect platform from which to show off the quirky illustrations.

Overall, one of the more original children's books I've read and certainly a series I look forward to reading more off. The only problem with it I can see, is that you might have a fight on your hands, as no doubt your child will soon want a duck of his very own too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quack Quack, Woof Woof 8 Oct 2012
By Sam
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Children's books are all the same aren't they? There are only so many stories that you can tell about getting lost or making sure you go to the toilet in the right place. However, time after time authors and illustrators come up with new ways to entertain the adults reading the books as well as the kids listening. `Wanted: The Perfect Pet' covers two perennial child-friendly topics in friendship and pets. Henry, a young boy, really wants a pet dog, whilst a lonely duck really want a friend. What better way to make a friend than dress up and pretend to be a dog?

`Wanted' is a brilliantly subversive book that is generic child fiction on the surface, but adds a splash of Dr Seuss-esque surrealism into the story to make it far more entertaining. Illustration wise, the book looks nice and the wording is clean. There is plenty of simple language for the youngest to read, but also some illustrations containing more text for older children. There are loads of fun little `Easter Eggs' to find throughout the story as Fiona Roberton has great fun with the images to a simple story.

There is a touch of melancholy to `Wanted' that is very effecting, but matters are resolved in a way that is both satisfying and won't upset anyone. There is a clear indication that there are future adventures for Henry and Spot to have together - I for one will look out for them. `Wanted: The Perfect Pet' was a joy to read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely written, nicely illustrated!
Tnis is a lovely book about a boy who wants a dog but ends up with a pet duck. The illustrations are simple, quirky enough and cool enough to appeal to adults as well as children. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Pompom
4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely story with great pictures
This picture book tells the story of Henry and Spot and how they meet. The book is divided into 3 chapters - only short, but a bit of a novelty for a picture book - these are "The... Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. W. Mackenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
This is a comical story about Henry trying to find his perfect pet. The book is humorous, has colourful illustrations and gives plenty of scope to adlib and and discuss pets... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. R. Breslin
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
I really loved this book about Henry and his quest for a pet!

Simple illustrations but with lots of colour, a lovely story which children will enjoy listening too. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. D. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book - lovely illustrations
This is a wonderful book, with beautiful illustrations and a lovely simple message of friendship. Great bedtime reADING for all young children
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. N. C. Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Found: The Perfect Book
This delightful children's storybook makes a bold impression with its bright red cover and it is no less joyous when you open it to find its striking illustrations, which are... Read more
Published 7 months ago by K. Z. Sobol
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for 3 year olds and upwards
This book introduces the reader to Henry, a little boy with a big collection of frogs. What he really wants is a dog, so he advertises for one in a newspaper. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Darren Simons
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful but short
This is a beautifully illustrated and beautifully written little book. There are three chapters: the first is where we meet the boy called Henry; the second is where we meet the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tim Roast
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully bonkers!
I chose this book for my son because I'm a dog lover and a sucker for any book about dogs, but guess what? There are no dogs in this book! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Clare Mccann
4.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly sweet
This is one of the sweetest, most heartwarming children's books I've seen in a long time. It is beautifully written and the story is lovely. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Miss
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