I Want a Pet
I Want a Pet
Ages 5–7Indian author
Jasbir has always wanted a pet, not a sibling. Then one day a buffalo walks into his life and refuses to leave. A funny, warm Hook Book that bridges picture books and early chapter books, illustrated by Reshu Singh.
- Author
- Arundhati Venkatesh
- Age
- Ages 5–7
- Type
- Funny, Animals, Early Reader
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Duckbill Books
- Readers rate it
- 4.33 / 5 on Goodreads
- In India
- Available
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