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Pinky and Rex and the Just-Right Pet

Pinky and Rex and the Just-Right Pet

by James Howe Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

In the 12th book in this popular series, Pinky is upset when his family decides to get a cat instead of a dog — but soon starts to love the new pet.

Ages
3, 6, 8, 4, 7, 5
Interest Level
Grades PreK - 3
Grade Level Equivalent
3.4
Lexile Measure
530L
DRA
28
Guided Reading
L
Publisher
Tandem Library
Genre
Comedy and Humor, General Fiction, Dictionaries, Reference, Series

About the Author and Illustrator

James Howe James Howe writes comical and amusing books for young readers. One of his most beloved boks to date is his first, Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery.
Melissa Sweet

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