Description: Any child who has a pet or wishes for a pet will be excited to read about Ben's new pet. Readers will empathize with Ben's feelings of sadness as he meets his friend's pets. The book offers many chances to practice the short e sound along with other vowel sounds in short, simple C-V-C words. By the end of the book the reader will be able to celebrate their growing reading skills and cheer for Ben's new pet.
