Holly Webb and Barrington Stoke make such a lovely partnership! Accessible and engaging, her stories are perfect for young animal lovers who are ready for slightly longer stories.
Katy always wanted a pet. When she finds a guinea-pig in her mum’s vegetable patch, she thinks her dreams have come true. She names it “Lettuce” and has a wonderful time caring for it. Things change when a new girl joins Katy’s class. Isabel has lost her pet guinea-pig and is really worried. Katy is faced with a dilemma. Should she tell Isabel about Lettuce or hope it’s a different guinea-pig and keep her new pet for herself?
The Guinea-Pig Party is sure to prompt rich discussion about empathy and values. Children must consider the right thing to do and the feelings of both girls. Looking at both sides of the issue will raise feelings of sadness, anger, hope, fear and remorse. Tracking these feelings on an emotion map would be a really valuable experience.
This book would be a great accompaniment to an animal topic about pets. With details about what guinea-pigs need from their owners and a focus on being gentle and kind, readers will gain understanding of the responsibility of pet ownership.
Little Gems books from Barrington Stoke are perfect for children in Reception and Key Stage One who are ready to add some variety to their reading diet. Pitched between picture books and chapter books, these early readers give children the feeling of an older book with accessible vocabulary and spacing to help them on their way. Brightly coloured illustrations add to the appeal.
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