Piper's Pet Pursuit - by Cortney Cino (Paperback)

About the Book

Piper's Pet Pursuit is a funny and heartwarming story of how a little girl's persistence and passion for animals takes her an her parents on an unexpected and quirky path to pet ownership.

Book Synopsis

Children everywhere can relate to Piper's longing for a real furry friend. Despite her eagerness to prove she is ready for a pet, Piper's parents continue to say "no."

Frustration mounts until several unexpected and somewhat icky (according to her parents) house guests give Piper a much-needed distraction. Embodying the values her parents instilled in her, Piper goes above and beyond for these visitors and even rescues a few creatures from outside.

In a funny twist, the wacky events of the week, including a stunning transformation of her bedroom, lead Piper and her parents back to what she desires the most. Piper learns lessons about kindness, perseverance, creativity, and passion and that, sometimes, an unexpected path leads us to exactly what we want.

So who visits, how does she care for them, and who does she meet in the end? Download the e-book, or grab your printed copy to find out!

Review Quotes

Kirkus Reviews (Verdict: "Get It") (January 2024): A funny, creepy-crawly story about determination and inclusivity. (...) Peres' full-page, full-color cartoon illustrations are bright and feel larger than life. Preschoolers who have been asking their own parents for pets will giggle at the lengths to which optimistic Piper will go, seemingly unaware the mess she's creating. Cino provides a picture book that's simultaneously relatable and over the top.