What Pet Should I Get?

This delightful, posthumously published Dr. Seuss book follows siblings Jay and Kay as they visit a pet store, overwhelmed by the sheer number of unique and imaginative animals. With a noon deadline looming, they must decide on just one pet, leading to a whimsical exploration of choices and consequences. The story, believed to be written between 1958 and 1962, features the same characters from "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish." It's a charming read-aloud that encourages discussion about decision-making and the excitement of new beginnings, all wrapped in Seuss's signature rhyming style and vibrant illustrations. End notes offer fascinating insights into Dr. Seuss's creative process and the discovery of this lost manuscript.

A boy wants all of the pets in a pet store but he and his sister can choose only one. End notes discuss Dr. Seuss's pets, his creative process, and the discovery of the manuscript and illustrations for "What Pet Should I Get?"