If it’s wet, it isn’t a pet.

Shortlisted for NZ Children’s and Young Adults Book Awards 2025!

A joyful rhyming Suessian romp that puts a playful twist on getting a pet.

You can play with a puppy, cuddle a cat, snuggle a bunny and pat a pet rat. But as much as you wish, you can’t pat a fish.

“… a sparkling read-aloud, with perfectly pitched rhyme and a quirky premise: the fish won’t change, so be the change. Fresh, charming illustrations tell their own stories, delivering delight to every page.”

Judges comments, NZCYA Book Awards 2025