Wild Times at the Bed & Biscuit
CCBC Review:
Grampa Bender has offered The Bed and Biscuit Animal Boardinghouse to temporarily house animals from a wildlife shelter undergoing construction. A veterinarian, Grampa is able to provide medical care for an injured Canadian goose, a muskrat with an infected foot, and a pair of orphaned fox kits. His pets, Ernest the mini-pig, Gabby the mynah bird, and Milly the cat are ready to lend a hand whenever Grampa needs their help. Meanwhile, the youngest member of the household, Sir Walter the Scottie, ponders the lure of life in the wild as described by the foxes, compared to his predictable routine as a pet puppy. Amusing dialogue among the animal contingent and a near catastrophe (Sir Walter goes missing!) provide entertainment and suspense, while the proximity of tame animals to wild animals offers insight into the differences in their behaviors and habits. Frequent black-and-white pencil and watercolor illustrations complement the text, while an Author’s Note gives additional information on the wildlife featured in the story. ©2009 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Noah Z. Jones
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 7-10
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Novel
Subjects:
Animals (Fiction)
Humor
Pets
Publisher:
Candlewick
Publish Year: 2009
Pages: 124
ISBN: 9780763637057
CCBC Location: Fiction, Carris