No Frogs in School

PreS-Gr 2—Bartholomew's pets are his best friends. Pets with hair, pets that fly, pets that have scales: no animal is unwelcome in Bartholomew's home. In fact, the boy loves his pets so much that he can't bear to leave them behind when he has to go to school. Mr. Patanoose, Bartholomew's teacher, is not thrilled and starts instituting new rules. First, "No frogs in school." Next comes, "No salamanders in school. No frogs, toads, or tadpoles. Nothing born in the water that grows up to live on land. Keep your amphibians at home." Each day, Mr. Patanoose bans another pet from coming back until, finally, Bartholomew has a brilliant idea that is sure to make his teacher and his entire class happy. His bunny can be the class pet! Young readers learn a bit about different animal categories and their habitats. The illustrations are filled with colorful characters and fun details.