Kindergarten readiness not only comes in different shapes and sizes but in various creatures too. Having a pet is the dream and wish of kids. As kids develop a bond with their pets, they also learn to be gentle and caring. Having a pet comes with responsibilities like cleaning, feeding, and exercising. Children also learn to think not just of what they want but the wants and needs from the pet’s point of view. Does the kitty like to chase a stick? No, it likes to chase a piece of string. Does the dog like to watch tv? No, it likes to go for a walk, (and eat icecream).
Union presidents should have the negotiating skills of kids as they try and talk parents into getting a pet. But there’s lots of reasons why some pets are not possible, such as allergies, being in a place that doesn’t allow them, expense, and being away from home all day. Is having a pet a topic for discussion in your house?
In two fun little ebooks called Grandma, Can I Have A Pet? and Grandpa, Can I Have A Pet? written and illustrated by Paulie Merioux, a little boy suggests all kinds of pets. The text rhymes and there are some creative ideas for different sorts of pets, including a horse, cow, whale, and iguana. Grandpa, Can I Have A Pet is available for a free download April 13th on Amazon! (click here).It’s a fun little book to read aloud with kids.
A family in our neighborhood has a pet stick bug that lives in an old aquarium. It’s name is Branchy. Maybe one of the pets in the story will work for your house?
Dear Miss Barbara,
I am glad you enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing and illustrating them. I hope they make children and parents and teachers laugh and smile because that is what the world needs: Laughter and smiles and maybe pets, too!
Wait until you see what Auntie says in the third book. 🙂
Love,
Paulie