That Pesky Rat facts for kids
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| Author | Lauren Child |
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| Illustrator | Lauren Child |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Orchard Books |
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Publication date
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23 May 2002 |
| Pages | 32 pp |
| ISBN | 978-1-84121-830-4 |
| OCLC | 48979470 |
| LC Class | PZ7.C4383 Th 2002 |
That Pesky Rat is a fun picture book for children. It was written and illustrated by Lauren Child and first came out in 2002. This book tells the story of a rat who dreams of having a loving home.
The book won the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for children aged 6–8 years. It was also highly praised for its amazing illustrations. The book was a runner-up for the Kate Greenaway Medal, which celebrates the best-illustrated British children's books each year.
In 2008, a special edition of That Pesky Rat was published. All the money made from this special book helps UNESCO projects around the world. UNESCO is an organization that works to build peace through education, science, and culture.
What Is That Pesky Rat About?
This book is told from the point of view of a rat. This rat really wants to be a pet, just like a dog or a cat. He visits some of his friends who are pets, like a chinchilla and a cat. But he finds that their lives are not quite what he expected.
The Rat's Big Idea
The rat decides to take matters into his own paws. He puts up signs asking if anyone wants a rat as a pet. He even goes to a pet store, hoping to find a family.
A New Home
Finally, an old man with poor eyesight sees the rat at the pet store. The man thinks the rat is a cat! He takes the rat home, and the rat is very happy. Even though he has to pretend to be a cat, he loves his new life as a pet. He finally has the loving home he always wanted.
