Perfect Pets

If you could get a pet, what pet would you get? Would you get a rabbit or a mouse? Would you choose a goldfish or a turtle? How would you choose?

18 fresh and functional animal-themed designs to sew for your family and home Want to show your love for your furry friends in your sewing projects, but feel you need to sew more practical pieces for your home? Look no further than this latest book by designer Helen Rhiannon! In Sew Practical Pets, 18 whimsical and imaginative animal-themed projects have been designed to not only add character and colour to your house, but serve also as functional items that'll last for years to come. From useful items such an owl doorstop, a dachshund draft excluder and sheep hot-water bottle cover through to a elephant tea cozy, fox cushion and dog oven mitt, there is a cute and handy little creature for every room. For kids (and the child within us), Helen has also included toys and animal-shaped backpacks, so the little ones can have some of the pawprint fun too! Key techniques and basic materials are detailed at the beginning of the book, and all of the projects include easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Templates for all the animals are provided on a fold-out sheet at the back of the book. For sewers of all abilities, bring a touch of playfulness and practicality to your home today with these fresh faux animals that you'll soon love as much as the real guys!

Raising an almost perfect pet does not happen by accident. When people acquire pets, they may not be certain about what to expect, but few anticipate the problems that can result--including expenses, health care issues and bad behaviors--or the emotional investment that comes with a true commitment to another living being. Being prepared, having realistic expectations, and raising pets with desired outcomes can make the experience one to be treasured. This handbook is a complete guide to dog and cat care aimed at pet owners wishing to raise healthy, happy pets and to foster a lasting, loving relationship with their four-legged friends.

The boy wants a pet. The animals he sees are too big or too scary. Will he ever find the perfect animal?

In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. Deep underground beneath Perfect Pets, where children can buy genetically engineered "perfect" creatures, there is a secret lab. Barnabus and his friends live in this lab, but none of them is perfect. They are all Failed Projects. Barnabus has never been outside his tiny bell jar, yet he dreams of one day seeing the world above ground that his pal Pip the cockroach has told him about: a world with green hills and trees, and buildings that reach all the way to the sky, lit with their own stars. But Barnabus may have to reach the outside world sooner than he thought, because the Green Rubber Suits are about to recycle all Failed Projects . . . and Barnabus doesn't want to be made into a fluffier pet with bigger eyes. He just wants to be himself. So he decides it's time for him and the others to escape. With his little trunk and a lot of cooperation and courage, Barnabus sets out to find freedom -- and a place where he and his friends can finally be accepted for who they are. This suspenseful, poignant and magical story about following your dreams and finding where you truly belong will draw readers into a surreal, lushly detailed world in which perfection really means being true to yourself and your friends.

Age : 6-7 years old Reading Level : 1st Grade The Fun Street Friends decide to take part in a perfect pet competition! Discover the thrilling adventures of Sam, Sadie and their 3 pet friends: Jazz the Bunny, Carly the cat and Tim the tortoise. This happy bunch goes through all kind of imaginary and fantastic escapades that will please and amuse children of all ages. EXCERPT “Good morning, everyone!” Sam called out, as he joined the Fun Street Friends in the kitchen. “What’s for breakfast?” Sadie searched the cupboards, but they had eaten the very last crumb! “Oh well!” laughed Sam. “It looks to me as if we’ll have to make a trip to the shops.” Sam and Sadie made a list of all the shopping they needed... bread...cereal...milk...juice...and some juicy green apples. “Right!” cried Sam. “Let’s go!” “Hold on!” called Carly, checking herself in the mirror. “I haven’t even brushed my fur!” “Oh Carly! We love you just the way you are!” giggled Sadie holding out her hand, and the Fun Street Friends hurried out of the front door. In The Fun Street Friends series: • The Fun Street Friends at the Very Beginning! • The Fun Street Friends and the Camping Trip • The Fun Street Friends and the Cardboard Box • The Fun Street Friends and the Perfect Pet Competition