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CAN I KEEP IT? written and illustrated by Lisa Jobe Published with Page Street Kids. publication date: July 2019 “Mom, if a frog follows me home, can I keep it?” A boy is on a mission to find the perfect pet. When he asks to keep the animals that “follow” him home, his mom points out that birds belong in the sky and frogs belong in the pond. In a heartwarming conclusion, the boy learns to walk in someone else’s shoes—or paws—and finds the perfect pet has been there all along. |
"This gently humorous title imparts a useful and empathetic aspect to finding the perfect pet…[Can I Keep It?] imparts a powerful and important message as the child in the story is able to put himself in each animal’s place and contemplate its needs before his own desires." --Booklist, starred review
"A fun addition to any storytime collection." --School Library Journal, starred review
"Author/illustrator Jobe's watercolor, gouache, pastel, and digitally collaged illustrations inventively utilize negative and positive space." —Kirkus Reviews
"Encouraging empathy, a young boy's mother helps him see a 'better' pet for their home. Brilliantly inventive watercolor and collage illustrations." —Bank Street College of Education's 2020 THE BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR , starred for outstanding merit
"A fun addition to any storytime collection." --School Library Journal, starred review
"Author/illustrator Jobe's watercolor, gouache, pastel, and digitally collaged illustrations inventively utilize negative and positive space." —Kirkus Reviews
"Encouraging empathy, a young boy's mother helps him see a 'better' pet for their home. Brilliantly inventive watercolor and collage illustrations." —Bank Street College of Education's 2020 THE BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR , starred for outstanding merit
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