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The Welcome Home was an unexpectedly silly book. Mr. and Mrs. Gargleson Bittle want a specific experience with a pet. They would like to have something soft, waggy, and a bit lick-your-face and play-catch. I bet you know what kind of pet would fit that criterion perfectly but did you think snail? With each page, a new and hilarious animal joins the family which is sure to delight young readers who are in on the joke the whole time. There is a nice throwback at the end that connects the beginning and end of the story perfectly.
The illustrations are detailed and colorful. The colored pencil style gives it a soft and gentle feel. The only thing I found is that as the menagerie of pets grew the individual pets blended into the page and didn’t have the definition between them that I would have found easier to look at.
Overall, this is a fun read perfect for Preschool and Elementary readers who will delight in the humor of finding that special pet. This would be great for fans of THE DAY JIMMY’S BOA ATE THE WASH by Trinka Hakes Noble.