Eliza's Kindergarten Pet - Hardcover

McGinty, Alice B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 076145702X ISBN 13: 9780761457022

Publisher: Two Lions, 2010

Synopsis

Miss Summer has a special treat for Eliza’s kindergarten class—a new pet guinea pig that the kids name Cookie. But Eliza doesn’t like this kind of cookie: "A cookie with teeth?" Eliza thinks. She knows that people eat chocolate chip cookies. But do chocolate chip cookies ever eat people? Child-friendly illustrations using acrylic paint by Nancy Speir add charm and appeal as Eliza overcomes her fear and makes friends with Cookie. This is the perfect book for those kids who feel squeamish around new pets.

About this title

About the Author:

Author Alice B. McGinty has written many nonfiction titles and a picture book, Ten Little Lambs. If you peeked in her pockets, you might find scraps of paper and a pen for writing, a pebble or two, and a photo of her husband, Brendan, and their two sons, Jake and Zachary. An enthusiastic athlete, Alice lives with her family in Urbana, Illinois.

Illustrator Nancy Speir has spent twenty-five years as a commercial illustrator, working on children’s educational materials, greeting cards, stationary, and magazines. She was a staff illustrator and designer for Hallmark Cards and Hello Kitty. Nancy’s work has earned her awards from the Communication Arts and the Society of Illustrators. She lives in Santa Rosa, California.

From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 2–When Miss Summer introduces her kindergarten class to a spotted guinea pig named Cookie, all that Eliza can focus on is the creature's sharp teeth. The teacher decides that each student can take a turn being the "Kindergarten Cookie Keeper," which entails her care and feeding. Everyone is eager for a turn, except for Eliza, who worries that Cookie might try to escape or bite her. Then one day, the guinea pig slips out of a boy's hands and scurries away. The class and the custodian search for her but are unable to find her. Eliza is so worried about the animal that she cannot concentrate on anything. Cookie is eventually discovered by the custodian, who tries to capture her in a box. Eliza comes to the rescue and picks up the frightened creature. This is a heartwarming story, enhanced by bright illustrations, about facing one's fears. Small children are certain to be charmed by Cookie, who rather resembles her namesake.Donna Atmur, Los Angeles Public Library
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About this edition

• Publisher: Two Lions
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 076145702X
• ISBN 13: 9780761457022
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Speir Nancy