Jacob O’Reilly Wants a Pet
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Jacob O’Reilly Wants a Pet

Illustrated by Lee Wildish

by Lynne Rickards

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Paperback / ISBN-13: 9780340988398

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ON SALE: 6th January 2011

Genre: Children's, Teenage & Educational / Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material / Picture Books / Picture Storybooks

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Like many young children, Jacob O’Reilly wants a pet. He’d love a dog. A cat would be great. Ooh, what about gerbils? Or an iguana? He’s desperate for an animal to look after, but mum and dad don’t fancy the idea. Then they suggest that he start a pet-sitting business, and all hell breaks loose…

‘The jokes work time and time again, and it’ll be a firm favourite on any bookshelf.’ – The Bookbag

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The jokes work time and time again, and it'll be a firm favourite on any bookshelf.
The Bookbag
Rickard's funny and just-right rhythmic text is brilliantly illustrated by Lee Wildish.
Bookseller
Youngsters will be eager to join in after a few readings.
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