“I want a pet, I want a pet, what pet should we get?” is the mantra of the latest Dr Seuss children’s book, published for the first time in July 2015.
The manuscript for this book was found amongst the papers of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr Seuss) almost 25 years after his death.
From what I can see, the illustrations are classic Dr Seuss, as is the rhyming language he liked to use for his young audiences.
I grew up with Dr Seuss – Horton Hears a Who was a favorite. And so it is rather nice to think that a whole younger generation of kids can talk about the newest Seuss book.
Critics say the book is dated because the children go to a pet store to find their animal (rather than adopting). Let’s hope the teacher, parents and grandparents who read this story to the children are able to explain why going to the pet store “isn’t the way we do things nowadays…”
Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, Canine Catering Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
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