A Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet – Ali Rutstein & Tommy Doyle (Paperback)

Turn traditional pet advice upside down with this hilariously chaotic copy of A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet! Written with a brilliant tongue-in-cheek sense of humour by Ali Rutstein and brought to life by Tommy Doyle’s wildly expressive, energetic illustrations, this picture book is a certified favourite for laugh-out-loud bedtime storytelling.

The story is narrated by an enthusiastic young girl who has a highly unusual perspective on what makes a great family companion. Ordinary, gentle pets like puppies and kittens are strictly blacklisted as terrible choices (apparently puppies follow you everywhere and kittens have untrustworthy, razor-sharp claws!). Instead, she passionately recommends welcoming apex predators into your home. Tigers are described as cuddly and enthusiastic, crocodiles are labelled as quiet and peaceful, and a giant polar bear makes the ultimate playmate. An incredibly funny, upside-down guide, a marvellous screen-free tool for teaching preschoolers about traits, contrast, and irony while sparking massive fits of giggles.

Product Details:

• Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet
• Author: Ali Rutstein
• Illustrator: Tommy Doyle
• Format: Large Square Paperback / Softcover
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children’s Books
• Target Reading Age: 3 – 6 years old
• Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions, playroom laughs, or introducing early comedy and satire to young children