From the series Favorite Pets
Lizards
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades PreK – 2Copyright 2021
Reviewed
From the series Favorite Pets
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades PreK – 2Copyright 2021
ReviewedLizards are a great option for kids looking for a unique pet! This low-level title introduces beginning readers to the basic needs of these scaly pets through playful photos and simple text. Simple features highlight favorite foods, different kinds of pet lizards, and supplies needed. Are you ready for a pet lizard?
These easy-to-read titles serve more as introductions to pets than actual care guides. A couple sentences per page describe animal features and the basic supplies required, in a style that’s not always smooth: “Turtles like to be warm. Tanks have heat lamps.” (Turtles). Clear photos provide visual reference to the pet’s environment. Lizards and Rabbits include at least one image of a child with the pet; Turtles and Hermit Crabs do not. The animal photos are appealing and feature a good variety of types. Captioned photos at the end give a visual review of the necessary pet supplies. Kids won’t learn enough to know how to take care of the animal, but the books provide a visual preview of what pet ownership might be like. VERDICT Visually attractive to young prospective pet owners, with limited practical use.
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