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40 pp.
| Harcourt/Gulliver |
August, 2000 |
TradeISBN 0-15-202033-0$$16.00
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Barney Saltzberg.
Twenty-seven alphabetically arranged poems describe an eclectic array of classroom pets including Ralph, a lab rat appointed science-fair advisor; Claude, a cat who performs acrobatics; and Tom, a turkey disguised as the school principal to escape Thanksgiving. The poems consistently rhyme, feature whimsical humor, and are illustrated with energetic cartoon-style illustrations.