Books like Pinky and Rex and the just-right pet by James Howe
Pinky, a seven‑year‑old boy who loves dogs, is forced to reconsider his feelings about pets when the family’s new kitten jumps onto his foot while he sleeps. This gentle children’s story explores kindness to animals and the surprises that can change a heart.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: James Howe
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