Books like Children make terrible pets by Peter Brown
When Lucy, a young bear, stumbles upon a boy missing in the forest, she is eager to bring him home as a pet. She asks her mother for permission, but quickly discovers that the boy’s wild spirit resists any attempts at obedience. The story follows Lucy’s humorous yet heartfelt attempts to bring the boy back into her world, highlighting themes of friendship, responsibility, and the challenges of caring for a child in the wilderness.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Peter Brown
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