Picture Book of the week : "Wanted: The Perfect Pet" by Fiona Roberton

Late last year this new picture book "Wanted: The Perfect Pet" by Fiona Roberton arrived on my desk I was thrilled. Not only was this a perfect and timely book that I could take home to read to my daughter who had been pestering me non stop about her wish to get a dog, it truely is a delightful book!

The story is about a little boy called Henry who desperately wants a pet dog to play with.  In his eyes a dog that would fetch, play and do tricks would be his perfect pet.  Henry is willing to go to any length to get his perfect pet, although sometimes what you thought you need isn't really so.  Now I won't spoil it by saying anymore but just see if you can get your hands on a copy at your local library or bookshop. You won't be disappointed, it is a lovely story for both children and adults!

Wanted: The Perfect Pet

Random fact of the day

Most people know that chocolate is highly toxic to dogs and can be fatal in high doses, but did you know that grapes (and sultanas) are also toxic to dogs!  I did not know that.  Our dog used to like grapes and sometimes sultanas, maybe it is like a drug and makes them go a little loopy!


We had a visit to the library from the Animal Welfare League QLD doing a talk on Pet Welfare and they also brought along a 4 month old kitten Auburn who was looking for a new home and their own dog, a golden retriever who could do lots of tricks.  It was great!  Check them out if you are thinking of getting a new pet, they have so many needing homes.