Maggie Rudy

I Wish I Had a Pet Maggie Rudy

Marc Notes: ; An introduction to the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership via the efforts of several mice who're trying to decide which animal might be right for them.; 1; 004-008. Publisher Marketing: Smartly dressed mice give sage advice on all elements of proper pet care in this photographic picture book. Who hasn't yearned for the perfect pet? The mice in this book--hand-sewn and inhabiting enchanting, diorama-style scenes--know all about critter care, and they're here to share wise words about choosing and keeping animal companions. Whimsical images of the mice with their own petite pets, including bumblebees, ladybugs, and butterflies, complement the warm humor of this extraordinary picture book that's truly like no other! Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2014 (EAN 9781442453326, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 04/28/2014 (EAN 9781442453326, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Booklist 05/01/2014 pg. 101 (EAN 9781442453326, Hardcover) School Library Journal 07/01/2014 pg. 75 (EAN 9781442453326, Hardcover) Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2014 pg. 61 (EAN 9781442453326, Hardcover) PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/01/2014 pg. 26 (EAN 9781442453326, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 43 (EAN 9781442453326, Hardcover) Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2014 (EAN 9781442453333, Open Ebook) Contributor Bio:  Rudy, Maggie Maggie Rudy spent part of her childhood living in England, where she visited Beatrix Potter's farm on a formative third-grade field trip. She has since been making mice and their worlds out of felt and scavenged materials for more than twenty years. Maggie lives in Portland, Oregon, and you can see more of her work at MousesHouses.blogspot.com.