Janet Costa Bates

PreS-Gr 2—The rituals of bedtime, as encompassing and timeless as the bonds between generations, elevate a
simple story and make it an essential purchase for every collection. The realistic illustrations of Grandpop's old house, its interior, and the outside landscape make this tale even more tender.

Rica would love to have a pet, such as a baby pygmy goat or a llama, but her parents don't believe she is ready for the responsibility. Rica strategizes with her best friend Laini on ways to make enough money to buy a pet and convince her parents that she IS ready to own a pet. Rica's journey of perseverance is both humorous and relatable to young readers.

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