Children Make Terrible Pets

From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Curious Garden" comes a unique and laugh-out-loud twist on the perennial first pet theme, as he tells the story about a bear and her pet boy. Full color.

Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including Children Make Terrible Pets and The Curious Garden. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book award, and a Children's Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is www.peterbrownstudio.com.