The Perfect Pet Level 17-18

In The Perfect Pet, readers meet Petunia, a pet shop owner who adores animals but struggles with the emotional aspect of selling them. Despite her love for her work, Petunia wishes she could keep all the animals herself. When her friend Pete surprises her with a pet of her own, Petunia finally finds the perfect balance. This engaging story introduces children to the idea that even ideal jobs have challenges. It provides a gentle exploration of emotions, business responsibilities, and decision-making. With rich, supportive illustrations and relatable character dilemmas, it's a perfect springboard for discussing jobs, pets, and compromise.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports emotional literacy through character exploration.
• Encourages critical thinking about careers and responsibilities.
• Reinforces decoding through repetition of high-frequency words.
• Develops skills in summarising and making connections.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class list of œdream jobs and discuss their pros and cons.
• Set up a pretend pet shop and practice role-playing customer interactions.
• Write letters from Petunia to her animals.
• Discuss the responsibilities of owning a pet.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 6+
• Book size: 210mm x 199mm
• Paper-based book with no removable or hazardous parts
• Ideal for guided and independent reading