About This Book
In "Funnybones: The Pet Shop," Big and Little Skeleton decide their dog skeleton needs a change of scenery, so they visit the pet shop. They humorously try out a goldfish and then a parrot, only to find neither quite fits their needs. The pet shop owner eventually gives them a mystery box, leading to a delightful surprise. This picture book is perfect for children aged 3-7, offering gentle humor, repetitive text, and charming illustrations. It's a lighthearted story about finding the right companion and appreciating what you have, without being overly didactic.
In a dark dark street There is a dark dark house . . . In this FUNNYBONES story, the big skeleton and the little skeleton are fed up with the dog skeleton and decide to swap him at the pet shop. They start off with a goldfish but soon get tired of him and swap him for a parrot - but soon they get bored of him too . . . Eventually the pet shop owner gives them a box to take home with a surprise pet inside. What do you think it will be?
Discussion Prompts
1
What kind of pet do you think the skeletons should have?
2
If you went to a pet shop, what animal would you choose?
3
Why do you think the skeletons kept getting bored with their new pets?
4
What was the surprise pet at the end? How do you think the skeletons felt about it?
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