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by Pauline Cartwright illustrated by Richard Hoit

A Pet

That Fits

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Every day, Grace and Ella brushed Toffee’s coat together They fed him special food, like oats and beets They took extra special care of Toffee.

When Ella returned home, she missed Toffee very much “Can I have a pony?” Ella asked her parents

“We can’t keep a pony in our apartment,” Dad said “A pony needs lots of space.”

“A pony has to run every day, and it

needs fresh air and sunshine,” said Mom Ella was sad that she couldn’t have

a pony.

That afternoon, they took the bus to the biggest pet store in town.

“What adorable puppies!” said Ella.

“Our apartment is too small for a dog,” said Mom firmly

There were so many animals that Ella didn’t know which pet to choose She needed a small pet, but which animal would be best? It was hard to decide.

Then Ella spied a bright yellow canary

He started his song again, and Ella thought

he was singing just for her It was the most beautiful sound she had ever heard Finally, Ella knew which pet she wanted.

Ella carried the canary home in a new cage, and the other children on the bus stared Ella was pleased with her pet.

“I’m going to call him Sunny because he’s yellow like the sun,” said Ella happily.

At home, Dad hung Sunny’s cage up

in the living room Sunny sang loudly.

“Listen to him sing!” said Mom.

“I think Sunny will fit in just fine!” said Ella.

Think Critically

1 Why did Ella feel sad at the beginning of the story?

2 What happened in the middle of the story?

3 Why did Ella name her canary Sunny?

4 Why did Ella get a bird for a pet?

5 Do you think a canary is a good pet for an

apartment? Why or why not?

Social Studies

Make a Char t Make a chart with the heads In the Country and

In the City Write three animals that would be better kept in the

country and three animals that would do well in the city.

School-Home Connection Tell a family member about the story Then talk about animals that could be kept as pets in your home.

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