The Sneezing Toucan

Another Saturday morning and I was riding my bike, headed to town with my hair in a spike. I really wanted to find just the right pet and hoping my mom would not get upset.

She doesn’t like snakes or lizards or cats or hamsters or pigs, no nothing like that. No dogs, fish or turtles and no rabbits of course and I’d better not think of ever getting a horse! This humorous problem-solving children’s picture book will have you sneezing until the end! Raleigh-based author Jim Monroe puts pen to paper to memorialize life’s events for family, friends and coworkers. His writing style encompasses the emotions felt in every chapter of life, and child owning their first pet is no exception. This humorous adventure of caring for a brand-new pet is sure to bring laughs and joy to the whole family while also touching on the responsibilities of having a pet. Hardcover, 34 pages, $16.95; e-book, $12.93 (prices may vary by retailer).