Quinn Can't Have a Pet - by Shuyi Chiou Hardcover

Book Synopsis

A relatable and funny story about pets, imagination, and coping with disappointment. For children ages 5 and up.

All of Quinn's friends have a pet, but she's not allowed to have a dog, cat, or turtle. When her mom suggests getting some boring fish, Quinn gets angry. But wait a minute, she can make up her pet. And during a visit to the park, Quinn doesn't even want a pet at all, but something else . . .

About the Author

Shuyi Chiou (1977) grew up in Taiwan and studied animation at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She loves picture books for the wonder of immersing herself in the magical worlds that illustrations create and hopes her books will bring the same joy to her readers. In her work, she finds great inspiration in the everyday life with her children. When not working, she enjoys sketching, jogging, and listening to podcasts about dinosaurs and other creatures from millions of years ago. Shuyi lives with her husband and two rambunctious kids in Rhode Island, USA.