I Love Guinea Pigs: Read and Wonder

by Dick King-Smith, Anita Jeram (Illustrator)

Overview

"A wonderful celebration of the attributes of guinea pigs. . . . A popular pet and familiar subject is given new vigor and interest through originality, love, and respect." — The Boston Globe

I Love Guinea Pigs is an affectionate guide to the most charming of very small animals. Did you know, for instance, that guinea pigs rarely get sick and love to eat? Or that they love one another and have adorable children too? Portrayed in all their amiable chunkiness, guinea pigs finally receive the tribute they so richly deserve.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763614355
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	08/01/2001
Edition description:	2ND U.S. P
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	488,986
Product dimensions:	9.13(w) x 9.88(h) x 0.15(d)
Lexile:	AD880L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

Gr 1-3-A perky tribute to the furry little creatures with shoe-button eyes. Pleasantly informative tidbits on their history, care, and feeding may well encourage readers to try a guinea pig as a pet. Those who decide to acquire one will want a more in-depth treatment such as Mark Evans's Guinea Pigs (Dorling Kindersley, 1992), but King-Smith's title makes the perfect introduction to the lovable animals. Jeram's line-and-watercolor illustrations transform fuzzy lumps into curious, cuddly, thoroughly engaging creatures. This title is a cheerful, chatty read-aloud that can stand on its own or be linked with units on pets, mammals, rodents, or other series' entries. It's an absolute must for libraries and homes with resident rodents.-Jody McCoy, Casady School, Oklahoma City

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