Book details
Jilly the Kid (Petsitters Club)
Description
Sam, Jo, Matthew, and Katie form the Petsitters Club, a neighborhood service aimed at helping with animal care as part of a school-related community service. Their first job involves taking care of Jilly the Kid, whom they initially mistake for a human child, but turns out to be a goat. The task proves to be funny, challenging, and full of surprises, setting the tone for their future petsitting adventures described across ten volumes filled with novelettes enhanced by black-and-white illustrations.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
96 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Introduces important values such as responsibility, empathy, and teamwork through the engaging story of children taking care of pets.
- Encourages a love for animals and teaches about the basics of pet care, which can be both educational and entertaining for young readers.
- Features relatable characters and situations that can help children learn how to navigate friendships and social dynamics.
- Provides a fun and accessible reading experience that can help foster a lifelong love of reading in young readers.