I Love Guinea Pigs by Dick King-Smith, Anita Jeram (Illustrator), Anita Jeram (Illustrator)

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"A wonderful celebration of the attributes of guinea pigs... A popular pet and familiar subject is given new vigor and interest through originality, love, and respect." —The Boston Globe

I LOVE GUINEA PIGS is an affectionate guide to the most charming of very small animals. Did you know, for instance, that guinea pigs rarely get sick and love to eat? Or that they love one another and have adorable children too? Portrayed in all thier amiable chunkiness, guinea pigs finally recieve the tribute they so richly deserve.

Children's Literature

Long hair, short hair, brown and white, tan and black, striped or not, these endearing creatures come in thousands of combinations. Yes they are rodents, but as Dick King-Smith says "They're so chunky and chubby and cuddly..." and anyone who has had a guinea pig knows that they make great pets. His love of these little creatures comes through in the text and is delightfully illustrated in watercolors by Anita Jeram. Lots of facts interspersed on the pages round out one of the bright new offerings in the "Read and Wonder" series. 1997 (orig.

Parent Council Reviews

Here's another delightfully informative book from the Candlewick Press "Read and Wonder" series. Whimsical watercolors portray guinea pigs in all their "amiable chunkiness." Guinea pig owners simply must have this book. Part of the "Read And Wonder" series. 2001, Candlewick Paperbacks, $5.99. Ages 3 to 8. Reviewer: S. Kleven SOURCE: Parent Council, September 2001 (Vol. 9, No. 1)

School Library Journal

Gr 1-3-A perky tribute to the furry little creatures with shoe-button eyes. Pleasantly informative tidbits on their history, care, and feeding may well encourage readers to try a guinea pig as a pet. Those who decide to acquire one will want a more in-depth treatment such as Mark Evans's Guinea Pigs (Dorling Kindersley, 1992), but King-Smith's title makes the perfect introduction to the lovable animals. Jeram's line-and-watercolor illustrations transform fuzzy lumps into curious, cuddly, thoroughly engaging creatures. This title is a cheerful, chatty read-aloud that can stand on its own or be linked with units on pets, mammals, rodents, or other series' entries. It's an absolute must for libraries and homes with resident rodents.-Jody McCoy, Casady School, Oklahoma City

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