Synopses & Reviews
For as long as Julia can remember, she has wanted a pet. She takes the baby carriage out every day to look for one. Crows are too fast and flies are too small. A horse would be perfect, but a hedgehog or a frog would be fine, too. One day, on a fruitless search, Julia spots a small boy – and gets an unusual inspiration . . .
Barbro Lindgren’s charming story about an inventive child’s hunt for a pet is accompanied by Eva Eriksson’s warm, expressive illustrations.
About the Author
Barbro Lindgren has written many books for children, most recently
Benny and the Binky, which appeared on Fanfare,
The Horn Book's Honor List.
Eva Eriksson, author and illustrator of many books for young readers, was the recipient of the Astrid Lindgren Award in 2001. Ms. Lindgren and Ms. Eriksson live in Sweden.