AbeBooks Bookseller Since: August 14, 2015.īibliographic Details Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers. Bookseller: Books Express Address: Portsmouth, NH. Slideshow-First Grade Informational Text Features.īibliographic Details. Learn more about A Pet Named Sneaker in the New Hampshire State Library digital collection. If A Pet Named Sneaker has a traditional feel to it, perhaps it's because its author, Joan Heilbroner, penned several easy readers back i. JOAN HEILBRONER is best known for her first book, Robert the Rose Horse, which was published in 1961. Go, and A Fish Out of Water, Sneaker is the story of a pet-store snake who longs for a real home. Sneaker is not welcomed there, either, since a sign reading NO PETS bars him from swimming, but all’s well that ends well when Sneaker rescues a child who falls into the pool.įifty years after the publication of Robert the Rose Horse come s Joan Heilbroner's second Beginner Book- A Pet Named Sneaker, with illustrations by Pascal Lemaitreįifty years after the publication of Robert the Rose Horse come s Joan Heilbroner's second Beginner Book- A Pet Named Sneaker, with illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre. When Pete purchases Sneaker, the pair enjoy each other’s company in a series of vignettes that mark the strongest point in the story. Initially, Sneaker languishes in the pet store while other animals leave with new owners.

Then, in an abrupt shift perhaps better suited to a separate book, Pete and Sneaker visit a pool. After Pete brings Sneaker home from the pet store, the two become fast friends.īy Joan Heilbroner & illustrated by Pascal Lemaître. Go!, and A Fish Out of Water, Sneaker is the story of a pet-store snake who longs for a real home. A madcap tale reminiscent of The Cat in the Hat, Go, Dog. Pete is a boy who wants a snake.įifty years after the publication of Robert the Rose Horse comes Joan Heilbroner's second Beginner Book-A Pet Named Sneaker, with illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre. This book has a classic feel, reminiscent of older Beginner Books such as Are You My Mo Sneaker is a snake who wants a home. Horse comes Joan Heilbroner's second Beginner Book-A Pet Named Sneaker, with illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre. Children and adults will laugh over and over as they reread recognizing their friends and neighbors Adults reading this book will enjoy the bright colors from the palette of Illustrator Pascal Lamaitre who draws his school children and crazy New Yorkers with animated faces and funky clothing. A Pet Named Sneaker by Joan Heilbroner, is a wonderful contemporary Beginner Book for childrenĪ Pet Named Sneaker by Joan Heilbroner, is a wonderful contemporary Beginner Book for children.

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