The Horn Book Guide

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Engfer, LeeAnne

My Pet Lizards

64 pp. | Lerner | March, 1999 | Library ISBN 0-8225-2263-2 $$16.95

(3) 4-6 All about Pets series. Photographs by Andy King. Jamal, the son of a pet store owner, describes his life with bearded dragon lizards and chameleons. In spite of a chapter misleadingly called "Taking Care of Lizards Is Easy," the narrator explains the intricacies of setting up a suitable environment and of feeding and caring for the pets. Illustrated with plenty of photographs, this book enthusiastically conveys the responsibilities of animal ownership. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth