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| The Tarantula in My Purse: and 172 Other Wild Pets | 
| Author: Jean Craighead George
Creator: Richard Cowdrey
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 488506
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 0064462013
Dewey Decimal Number: 639.9092
EAN: 9780064462013
ASIN: 0064462013
Publication Date: September 30, 1997
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 You'll Never Say "Dumb As A Crow" Again September 4, 2000
If you think a fox can't be trained to use a litter box, if you think a frog can't hop in to be a substitute for a vacuum cleaner and if you think crows are dumb, this charming book of real-life adventures stemming from having "wild" animals and birds (and bugs) as pets will set you straight. George grew up with more than a dog and a cat for her friends and she raised her three children in the same way. So what if a clutch of ducklings needs the bathtub for a feeding and living ground for a week or so! So what if your weasel has to be worn out with exercise before he can be fed! No zany inconvenience seemed to stop this family's adventures with real wild things. The fun they've had and relationships they've built with their pets/friends will make you envious as you laugh and marvel at the tales. And the stories about two of their crows, North and Crowbar, will simply stun you with how ingenious and devious (in the clever banker sense) they were. And don't think they didn't have skunks for pets either! This is a terrific book for all ages!
You'll Never Say "Dumb As A Crow" Again September 3, 2000
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you think a fox can't be trained to use a litter box, if you think a frog can't step in and be a substitute for a vacuum cleaner and if you think crows are dumb, this charming book of real-life adventures stemming from having "wild" animals and birds (and bugs) as pets will set you straight. George grew up with more than a dog and a cat for her friends and she raised her three children in the same way. So what if a clutch of ducklings needs the bathtub for a feeding and living ground for a week or so! So what if your weasel has to be worn out with exercise before he can be fed! No zany inconvenience seemed to stop this family's adventures with real wild things. The fun they've had and relationships they've built with their pets/friends will make you envious as you laugh and marvel at the tales. And the stories about two of their crows, North and Crowbar, will simply stun you with how ingenious and devious (in the clever banker sense) they were. And don't think they didn't have skunks for pets either! This is a terrific for all ages!
Excellent! An great book with fun stories. January 3, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Jean Craighead has done it again! This charming book tells her adventures with her children's pets. It has funny stories. It is not a pet information book, but a true story about her life with pets. This is a book that really enjoyed reading-and I set high standards for books.
A great compliment to any biodiversity unit November 2, 1999
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Tarantula in My Purse offered a personal look at the many wondrous wild animals who have passed through the life of the George family. It gave students a glimpse of the respect and knowledge needed to properly care for a wild animal that will, ultimately, decide to what degree it will be "domesticated." The chapters are brief and to the point which facilitates the interest of young children while still teaching the many adaptations and often times humorous behaviors of wild animals. Thanks, Jean, for broadening our understanding of wild life and for letting so many students into your personal life.
Wonderfull!!! September 24, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic book for all ages. Last night my mom couldn't get me to put it down! There is only one problem with it,now all 5 of my cats think I'm nuts because I laugh at paper!
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