The duo that brought you the Some Bugs is back with a vibrant companion book that’s packed with your favourite pets.
Some pets sit.
Some pets stay.
Some pets fetch,
And some pets play.
Come one, come all, to the pet show! With dogs and cats, horses and chickens, hamsters and chinchillas—and many, many more! This book celebrates animal companions of all shapes and sizes. Who will take home the coveted Best in Show ribbon? Join the fun to find out!
The duo that brought you the Some Bugs is back with a vibrant companion book that’s packed with your favourite pets.
In entertaining, witty fashion, the author-illustrator duo of Some Bugs (2014) here highlight a festive array of pets great and small. Set at a pet show in the park, various events from agility trials with a snake (“Some pets slither”) and a rabbit (“Some pets bound”), to a pig race (“Some pets squeal”), to a costume party—featuring a dragon-suited dog and punk-rock Chihuahuas among others—give different pets a chance to shine. Eventually, there’s a celebratory animal parade, culminating with all the pets and their diverse, youthful owners gathered for an award ceremony. Finally, after an exciting day, things quiet down with an affectionate concluding scenario and “Some pets can be . . . someone’s best friend!” The short, descriptive text with refrain is enlivened with rhyming elements and interspersed sound effects.Meanwhile, the vibrant, collagelike mixed-media artwork incorporates cartoonish touches, amusing seek and- find details, and varying perspectives as animals interact with one another and their caretakers in a variety of playful scenarios, from chaotic to sweet. A closing author’s note briefly touches on the responsibilities of pet ownership. Peppy, fun, and perfect for reading aloud. — Shelle Rosenfeld
