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Illustrated by Horne, Sarah; By (author) Wilde Sam

Short /annotation:
It”s very important to look after your pet properly. But when that pet is huge and hungry and likes to trumpet in the middle of the night, taking care of it can be . . . interesting. A hilarious story about what might happen if an elephant came to stay.

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Having a pet is a big responsibility, and that idea is pushed to extremes in this delightfully funny picture book series exploring what it might entail to take care of a really peculiar pet! Each story features a child who is delighted with their new wild pet . . . but is about to learn what it”s really like to have one about the house. It”s very important to look after your pet properly. But when that pet is huge and hungry and likes to trumpet in the middle of the night, taking care of it can be . . . interesting. How to Feed an Elephant is a hilarious story about what might happen if an elephant came to stay.Perfect for any child who has dreamed of an extraordinary pet, and wants to learn more about their favourite animals.

Review quote:
“Totally silly but enormous fun.”

Review quote:
“The idea of having a pet, and just what is entailed in that, is pushed to hilarious extremes as imaginative illustrator Horne lets loose her imagination on Wilde”s warm-hearted and fun-filled story.”

Review quote:
“A hilarious story, made even more so with Sarah Horne”s expressive illustrations.”

Review quote:
“A comic tale…”

Promotional headline:
Can these peculiar pets be made to feel at home?

Review quote: previous edition:
`”Totally silly but enormous fun.””Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub`”The idea of having a pet, and just what is entailed in that, is pushed to hilarious extremes as imaginative illustrator Horne lets loose her imagination on Wilde”s warm-hearted and fun-filled story.””Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post`”A hilarious story, made even more so with Sarah Horne”s expressive illustrations.””Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo Postbag Picks`”A comic tale…””Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller

Version history:
Explores animal facts in a fun-filled celebrationof the joys and responsibilities of having asurprising pet.Presents ridiculous scenarios, full of humourand heart.Includes extra facts at the back to help readerslearn even more about their favourite animal.Acclaimed illustrator Sarah Horne (Panda at the Door)brings an energetic hilarity to the artwork.