by Lori Ann Shevokas
Seven year old Mason comes home from school, after a day of show and tell, and agonizes over the landlord's rules for his apartment: No Pets Allowed! Monica has a pet; Devon has a pet; but Mason cannot have a pet - not even a fish. Everything changes when Mom brings home a special surprise. But the landlord said no pets? What kind of surprise is it? Read about Mason's amazing pet!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lori Ann Shevokas, best known for her poetic achievements, breaks into children's literature with "Mason Gets a Pet." This story was inspired by her youngest son, Mason, and his fascination with having pets. In reality, Mason has cats and dogs, fish and a frog, and crickets, who are actually food for the frog, when he gets hungry. Ms. Shevokas, mother of three, has been an advocate for children her entire life. Her resume includes baby-sitting, working in a child care center, tutoring, and teaching arts and crafts to children. Ms. Shevokas is an expert mom, and a brilliant literary artist. Look for more of her work in other genres as well.
(2006, Paperback, 34 pages)