Pets And Companions: A Second Reader (1896)

Pets And Companions: A Second Reader is a book written by Jenny H. Stickney and published in 1896. The book is designed to help children improve their reading skills and vocabulary while also teaching them about the joys and responsibilities of owning pets. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different type of pet or animal companion. These include dogs, cats, birds, fish, and even insects. Each chapter includes stories, poems, and factual information about the featured animal, as well as questions and exercises to help children practice their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.Throughout the book, Stickney emphasizes the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect, and encourages children to develop a sense of responsibility towards their pets. The book also includes illustrations and photographs to help bring the animals to life and make the reading experience more engaging.Overall, Pets And Companions: A Second Reader is a charming and educational book that is sure to delight young readers who love animals. It provides a fun and engaging way for children to improve their reading skills while also learning about the joys and challenges of pet ownership.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.