Small Pets
$40.17
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
6 October 2026
Summary
Say hello to many cute, cuddly, very small pets in this adorable picture book from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant.
In one happy neighborhood, there live many cute and cuddly pets of diminutive size. There are the parakeets, Zelda and Marty; rabbit parents Fluff and Puff with all their baby bunnies; two little mice named Tomato and Potato; and, last but not least, corgis Cookie, Biscuit, and Muffin!
Though each animal friend may be…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534449558 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534449558 |
| Author: | Cynthia Rylant, Benson Shum |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Beach Lane Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 6 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 356g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 203mm x 254mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
Rylant’s focus on the diminutive (“There are big things and small things in this world. In these stories we are going to stay small!”) should appeal to young listeners, and the book’s general sweetness and bedtime ending are pluses. The simple text, with its engaging descriptions, calm pacing, and occasional repetition, is also tailor made for new readers. Shum’s digitally compiled watercolor and ink illustrations in a cheerful array of colors are a perfect fit, featuring adorable, expressive critters. – Horn Book Magazine * Sept/Oct 2026 Issue *
In a world of “big things and small things,” Rylant and Shum train an emotionally generous eye on the latter for an audience that knows what it means to be small…. This unshowy and attentively proportioned book genuinely understands the company it keeps. – Publishers Weekly * 8/3/26 *
Veteran author Rylant offers a gentle celebration of the small animals that live in both our homes and our hearts…. A charming and accessible introduction to the joy and care involved in keeping small pets. – School Library Journal * 7/24/26 *
This sweet book has something for everyone: a focus on cute animals, a lulling cadence ideal for bedtime, and plenty of allure for burgeoning readers…. A winsome tale. – Kirkus Reviews * June 15th, 2026 issue *
Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than one hundred books for young people, including beloved Henry and Mudge, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Oregon.
Benson Shum is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator whose books for young readers include Anzu the Great Kaiju, Little Seed, and Small Pets. Benson is also an animation supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Benson now lives in sunny southern California.
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