In this charmingly illustrated collection of pet-related stories
children will find out about some of history's most important
scientists, artists, writers, and musicians and their beloved animals.
Did you know that Mozart's pet starling was the inspiration for his
Piano Concerto No. 17? Or that writer Dorothy Parker loved animals so
much she let a pair of alligators swim in her bathtub? These are just a
couple of the stories in this delightful and surprising collection that
profiles the strong bond between humans and their pets. Some of these
stories are touching: Frida Kahlo memorialized her pet deer Granizo in
her painting The Wounded Deer. Some are a little quirky: Albert
Einstein, convinced that his parrot, Bibo, was sad, told bad jokes to
cheer the bird up. Each of these wonderfully entertaining stories is
made even more appealing by Katherine Quinn's captivating illustrations.
Rich in detail and reminiscent of folk art, they capture the humor and
poignancy of these fascinating pairings. Together these stories and
illustrations will create lasting impressions that will help young
readers identify historic figures and spark joy in friendships with the
animals in their own lives.