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If I Had A Pet Baboon

By David Dobbins

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School or home, this lively book will get kids excited for story time!

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Join two young sisters on an imaginative adventure as they play pretend with their toy baboon to explore the wonders of their own world. From the playful antics of the baboon to the far-reaching wonders of the girls imaginations, this whimsical story will have readers both young and old transported to a world of surprise and delight. Follow the sisters as they discover the joys and surprises of a world that only exists in their imaginations

My eyes were instantly drawn to the cover. I loved the cute, comical snapshot of the family and baboon taped against the bright blue backdrop. It was perfect, and so was the title. I couldn't wait to dive into the story; kids will be excited to read it, too. 


Kids are always begging their parents for a family pet. Many go the traditional route: dog and cat. Then, we have children who prefer a pet who's a smaller size or less vocal: fish, gecko, gerbil, hamster, guinea pig, and turtle. Of course, we must remember the daring children who ask for a pet snake, mouse, rat, hedgehog, or spider. There are more pets to choose from, but this is the first time I've heard of anyone who'd prefer a baboon as their companion. 


Max Hardison's illustrations were cute as a button and made me smile. Their cartoon image outshined any real baboon I've seen at our zoo or on a nature show. The artist made the wild animal appear cuddly-worthy, whereas the real-life version is frightening. The baboon's facial expression at the beauty parlor spoke a thousand words. They might not like their "hoighty-toighty hairdo," but kids will like the drawing. Children might wish for a baboon to join their next tea party after reading the book. Whether the baboon was behind the wheel, playing the bassoon, partaking in a 5-course meal, or looking at the night sky from a hot air balloon basket, the two sisters made having a baboon for a pet a fun and great idea. 


This story captures the beauty of a child's imagination. This book is perfect for 2–7-year-olds despite a few challenging words. 


School or home, this is a lively book that will get kids excited for story time! Get your copy today, and remember to ask your child their thoughts on the out-of-the-ordinary pet. 


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Kameron Brook

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If I Had A Pet Baboon

Written by David Dobbins

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Synopsis

Join two young sisters on an imaginative adventure as they play pretend with their toy baboon to explore the wonders of their own world. From the playful antics of the baboon to the far-reaching wonders of the girls imaginations, this whimsical story will have readers both young and old transported to a world of surprise and delight. Follow the sisters as they discover the joys and surprises of a world that only exists in their imaginations

If I Had A Pet Baboon

Written by David Dobbins

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About the author

I am a husband of a beautiful wife and two lovely daughter. Because I have these little ones there is ample opportunity to tell them stories and flex my child like imagination. I just recently published my first children's picture book inspired by my family. view profile

Published on October 07, 2023

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Genre:Children's

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