Plants make wonderful pets, she said.
They’re beautiful and easy to take care of, she said.
They help clean the air, she said.
I had my doubts, but I was willing to give it a go.
I named her Cheryl.
When a little girl receives a pet plant as a gift, she tries to love it as much as a kitten but Cheryl is off . . . Plants aren’t supposed to have eyes but she swears that Cheryl is watching her. And when Mom fires up the grill, she swears that Cheryl begins to drool. But no one else in the family seems to notice, or care that something is up with Cheryl! Not until it might be a little too late.
A funny, deliciously creepy book that is perfect for new pet owners and kids with wild imaginations.
Author
Jen MacGregor
Jen MacGregor has a PhD in social psychology and has worked for years as a university researcher. With lots of academic publications to her name, Jen makes up for all that seriousness by writing funny books for kids. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband, son, and dog.Byron Eggenschwiler is the illustrator of several books, including The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason, Operatic by Kyo Maclear, Coyote Tales by Thomas King and The Strangest Thing in the Sea by Rachel Poliquin. Byron has also done illustrations for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and others. He shares a home with his wife in Calgary, Alberta.
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Byron Eggenschwiler
BYRON EGGENSCHWILER is the illustrator of several books, including The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt and The Little Ghost Quilt’s Winter Surprise by Riel Nason, Operatic by Kyo Maclear, Coyote Tales by Thomas King and The Strangest Thing in the Sea by Rachel Poliquin. Byron has also done illustrations for the New York Times, The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, GQ and others. He shares a home with his wife in Calgary, Alberta.
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