
Pet Selector!
A hilarious guide to all the usual and unusual household pets
Russell Kane(Author)
Words & Pictures (Publisher)
Published on 3. September 2024
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-0-7112-9019-8 (ISBN)
Description
Join comedian Russell Kane on this HILARIOUS journey to select your next cat, dog, hamster or rabbit, or snake, or gecko, or rat, or...
Russell knows loads about pets, as he's got four of his own. And he believes that when choosing a pet, personality is the most important thing! Pet Selector! is both a practical guide to finding a pet and a hugely entertaining account of pet personalities from one of the BIGGEST animal lovers out there.
Each entry includes an overview of the breed, an account of its temperament, the history of the breed or pet, and a handy score so you can rank each pet based on playfulness, lovingness and more.
Russell also tells funny stories all about his own pets, including his adorable, stinky pug Colin!
So whether you're looking for the purrfect pet or you just want to learn all about our furry and scaly friends, giggle through this guide full of facts, photos and more!
In this uniquely funny and informative pet book, you'll find hilarious illustrations by Erica Salcedo, and clear photos of the over 40 pets and breeds included, like:
Adorable pugs
Fluffy poodles
Hairless sphynxes
Floppy ragdolls
Friendly RATS?
Chatty budgies
... AND SO MANY MORE!
Pet Selector! is a perfectly hilarious guide to pet personalities, from their quirky characters to special skills, wants, needs and even cuddling capabilities. Infused with his trademark humour, personal anecdotes and extensive pet expertise, Russell will make you laugh out loud AND find you your perfect pet. So, what are you waiting for? Russell is ready to introduce you to your next best friend.
Russell knows loads about pets, as he's got four of his own. And he believes that when choosing a pet, personality is the most important thing! Pet Selector! is both a practical guide to finding a pet and a hugely entertaining account of pet personalities from one of the BIGGEST animal lovers out there.
Each entry includes an overview of the breed, an account of its temperament, the history of the breed or pet, and a handy score so you can rank each pet based on playfulness, lovingness and more.
Russell also tells funny stories all about his own pets, including his adorable, stinky pug Colin!
So whether you're looking for the purrfect pet or you just want to learn all about our furry and scaly friends, giggle through this guide full of facts, photos and more!
In this uniquely funny and informative pet book, you'll find hilarious illustrations by Erica Salcedo, and clear photos of the over 40 pets and breeds included, like:
Adorable pugs
Fluffy poodles
Hairless sphynxes
Floppy ragdolls
Friendly RATS?
Chatty budgies
... AND SO MANY MORE!
Pet Selector! is a perfectly hilarious guide to pet personalities, from their quirky characters to special skills, wants, needs and even cuddling capabilities. Infused with his trademark humour, personal anecdotes and extensive pet expertise, Russell will make you laugh out loud AND find you your perfect pet. So, what are you waiting for? Russell is ready to introduce you to your next best friend.
Reviews / Votes
"Taking in funny anecdotes about comedian, actor and author Kane's own pets - Terry the Burnese, Danno the Devon Rex, Bobbins the Ragdoll and elderly stinky blind pug Colin - a "perfectly hilarious" guide to pet personalities and why they are crucial to understand when choosing a pet." * The Bookseller - Humour Spotlight * "Kane goes through the different breeds of pets in this informative, highly illustrated title about the animals we welcome into our homes." * The Bookseller * "A lovely, heartwarming and funny book for any animal-loving child." * BookTrust *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations and photographs
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
700 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7112-9019-8 (9780711290198)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Russell Kane is a British comedian, writer, actor and presenter. He has two chart-topping, award-bagging podcasts: Man Baggage and BBC Radio 4's Evil Genuis. He is a regular on Channel 4, BBC, and ITV: all the usual shows you see funny people on. He drinks lots of coffee and is 'like that in real life'. He was the first ever comedian to bag the two most prestigious comedy awards on earth in the same year, for the same show: Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Award (formerly the Perrier), and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, (formerly known as the Barry Award). But most of all, Russell LOVES his pets. He has three cats: Terry the Burmese, Donna the Devon Rex and Bobbins the Ragdoll. He also has an elderly blind pug called Colin.
Erica Salcedo is an illustrator based in Cuenca, Spain. She studied Fine Art at Castilla-La Mancha University, before earning a master's degree in graphic design and illustration from the University of Valencia. She has illustrated many books, including Kid Normal by Greg James.
Erica Salcedo is an illustrator based in Cuenca, Spain. She studied Fine Art at Castilla-La Mancha University, before earning a master's degree in graphic design and illustration from the University of Valencia. She has illustrated many books, including Kid Normal by Greg James.
Content
Introduction
About this Book
CATS
Abyssinian
Bengal
Birman
British Shorthair (or British Blue)
Burmese
Burmilla
Devon Rex
Maine Coon
Munchkin
Persian
Ragdoll
Russian Blue
Savannah
Scottish Fold
Siamese
Sphynx
Tonkinese
Mixed-Breed Cats
DOGS 5
Border Collie
Border Terrier
Boxer
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Labrador Retriever
Pomeranian
Poodle
Pug
Schnauzer
Shih Tzu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Mixed-Breed Dogs (Cockapoos, Labradoodles and the rest!)
OTHER PETS
House Rabbits
Insects
Rodents
Budgerigars
Reptiles
Conclusion
Animal-proofing
The Kane Family Album
About the Author and Illustrator
Picture Credits
About this Book
CATS
Abyssinian
Bengal
Birman
British Shorthair (or British Blue)
Burmese
Burmilla
Devon Rex
Maine Coon
Munchkin
Persian
Ragdoll
Russian Blue
Savannah
Scottish Fold
Siamese
Sphynx
Tonkinese
Mixed-Breed Cats
DOGS 5
Border Collie
Border Terrier
Boxer
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Labrador Retriever
Pomeranian
Poodle
Pug
Schnauzer
Shih Tzu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Mixed-Breed Dogs (Cockapoos, Labradoodles and the rest!)
OTHER PETS
House Rabbits
Insects
Rodents
Budgerigars
Reptiles
Conclusion
Animal-proofing
The Kane Family Album
About the Author and Illustrator
Picture Credits