Me Want Pet!

Cave Boy had lots of things. Rocks. Sticks. A club. But no pet. When Cave Boy decides he wants a pet, his parents raise all the usual objections. Cave Boy brings home different animals in the hopes of overcoming his parents resistance, which is steadfast, until he finds a Dodo bird on the verge of literally extinction. And in a twist ending Cave Boy and his family discover it's worth having friends around.

Tammi Sauer is the author of Mr. Duck Means Business, Mostly Monsterly, Chicken Dance, Cowboy Camp, and other books. She has worked as both a teacher and library media specialist. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband and two children. Visit her at TammiSauer.com.

Bob Shea is a graphic designer and the author of Big Plans, illustrated by Lane Smith. He is the author and illustrator of New Socks and the acclaimed Dinosaur vs. Bedtime, which received three starred reviews and was one of Amazon’s Top 10 Picture Books 2008. Bob’s work has also appeared on Nick Jr., Noggin, and PBS Kids. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and son. Visit him at BobShea.com.