A Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet

by Ali Rutstein, Tommy Doyle (Illustrator)

Overview

Choosing the perfect family pet is easy with this simple guide . . . OR IS IT?

Every family should have a pet.
A faithful friend to welcome into your hearts and home.
This guide is a MUST HAVE to help you decide which pet is the perfect fit for your family.

Crocodiles, for instance, make excellent pets. They are peaceful creatures, with cheerful, happy-go-lucky personalities.
Puppies, on the other hand, are a terrible choice.

Do you need help finding the perfect pet for your family? Then this book is for you! All the advice is vetted by experts. What could possibly go wrong?

This truly hilarious picture book will have readers in stitches . . . (especially if you take it too literally!)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781761180903
Publisher:	Allen & Unwin
Publication date:	04/28/2026
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.84(w) x 9.84(h) x (d)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Ali Rutstein is a children's book author, living in Brisbane with her partner, three sons and their friendly chickens. She has a background in zoology and animal behavior, but then swapped to working with people, and is currently employed as a cardiac genetic counsellor. She writes picture books, junior fiction and short stories. Her debut picture book, Ladybirds Do Not Go to Daycare, was published in 2023 and was a CBCA notable. Her books are inspired by funny events and people (usually her sons) and are often have a strong animal focus. She is an enthusiastic member of her local writers' group, Write Links, where she runs the picture book critique group. Ali is always on the lookout for a new story idea and never goes anywhere without her trusty notepad.

Tommy Doyle, a Melbourne-based illustrator, ceramist and graphic designer, is known for his unique ability to blend bold simplicity with a nuanced understanding of storytelling through art. Originally from Montreal, his move to Australia in 2007 marked the beginning of a journey that enriched his artistic perspective. When not at his desk, he can be found out and about exploring the world with his husband and chihuahua.