Melissa's octopus and other unsuitable pets
By: Charlotte Voake
Publisher: Walker Books
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781406353006; 9781406361001
Subjects: Juvenile fiction; Pets; Pictorial works; Fiction
Description: "There are certain animals that make suitable pets, like a cat, a dog or a guinea pig. Then there are other animals that definitely make unsuitable pets, like an octopus, a warthog or an elephant. They are much too large, too messy and, well, just a tad free-spirited. They also have a tendency to break things ... like floors, ceilings and tables. But can you guess what makes the most unsuitable pet ever? Here's a clue ... he has a long, scaly green tail and very sharp teeth"--Publisher's website.
Table of contents: title: Hardback -Melissa, Thomas, Betty and Arthur all have one thing in common...their EXTREMELY unsuitable pets! There are certain animals that make suitable pets, like a cat, a dog or a guinea pig. Then there are other animals that definitely make UNSUITABLE pets, like an octopus, a warthog or an elephant. They are much too large, too messy and, well, just a tad free-spirited. They also have a tendency to break things...like floors, ceilings and tables. But can you guess what makes the MOST unsuitable pet EVER? Here's a clue...he has a long, scaly green tail and VERY sharp teeth. Comical and original, this animal-filled book will be a delight to parents and children alike. Make sure to watch out for a rather delicious surprise ending...This is a riotous new book from picture book master Charlotte Voake that asks the reader; title: what exactly makes a pet unsuitable?; title: "There are certain animals that make suitable pets, like a cat, a dog or a guinea pig. Then there are other animals that definitely make unsuitable pets, like an octopus, a warthog or an elephant. They are much too large, too messy and, well, just a tad free-spirited. They also have a tendency to break things...like floors, ceilings and tables. But can you guess what makes the most unsuitable pet ever? Here's a clue...he has a long, scaly green tail and very sharp teeth"; title: Publisher's website.