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32 pp.
| Dial |
March, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-1-101-99389-7$16.99
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
Samantha Cotterill.
"Charlotte Grey wanted a pet. She didn't care what kind of pet." However, she doesn't expect a pet rock on her sixth birthday. The pen-and-ink art subtly gives the large, round rock (whom Charlotte names Dennis) more and more life until out hatches a dinosaur to give Charlotte a much-needed hug. The sharp, declarative text and warm, funny illustrations make Charlotte and Dennis an irresistible pair.
Reviewer: Julie Roach
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2017