Most pets are cats and dogs, but what do you do if you want a different kind of pet, one that doesn'e(tm)t meow or bark? Bob Staake'e(tm)s exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams will appeal to anyone whose best friends are. books! Books make the perfect pets, the boy decides, and chooses a bright red one. When it goes missing, a lively adventure is in store for readers who love a happy ending. Soon kids everywhere will wish for a pet book of their very own.