Status
Available
Call number
Collections
Publication
Scholastic Inc. (2017)
Description
A boy is excluded from joining his friends' pet club because of his unusual pet.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Whisper1
This is sheer delight from beginning to end. A little boy has an elephant for his pet. He and the baby elephant go everywhere together, except to the pet club house. They are banned from the club, and it is very clear by the sign on the door that no elephants are allowed.
Feeling sad for his friend
The illustrations are lovely and colorful.
Feeling sad for his friend
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the elephant, he happens to find a young girl who has a stinkless skunk for a pet. Together they form their own club where all animals are welcomed. The illustrations are lovely and colorful.
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LibraryThing member Jennifer LeGault
A boy creates understanding through him not being allowed to bring his pet elephant to Pet Club.
LibraryThing member stoehrkr
A cute simple story with a message about creating welcoming places for everyone. It doesn't go into detail but has sweet statements like "That's what friends do: brave the scary things for you" and "I always go back and help him over. That's what friends do: lift each other over the cracks". What
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happens when your friends are excluded, make a better place that includes everyone. A good read aloud to talk about friendship and acceptance for the younger crowd Preschool-K. Show Less
LibraryThing member jennybeast
Sweetly inclusive tale about the best parts of friendship. The illustrations are adorable, and the quiet tone is just right.
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Picturebook — 2019)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Picture — 2018)
Kids' Book Choice Awards (Finalist — 2016)
Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2018)
Charlotte Huck Award (Honor — 2016)
CCBC Choices (2016)
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Primary — 2016)
Language
Original publication date
2015
ISBN
1338244159 / 9781338244151