Emma's search for a soft, cuddly pet has a surprising ending.

Emma's search for a soft, cuddly pet has a surprising ending.

Emma's search for a soft, cuddly pet has a surprising ending.

Pet wanted Max wants a furry pet. Emma wants a pet too, but she's allergic to animals with fur. When Emma finds the perfect animal, will Max like his sister's strange pet?

When Emma's box turtle digs his way out of his pen, he imagines that he is have adventures in Africa, India and other faraway lands that Emma has described to him.

Emma is allergic to animals with fur, but because she and her adopted brother really want a pet, they decide to try a lizard.

With the help of her new friend who has magic boots just like her own, Emma overcomes her shyness and no longer hates reading out loud in school.

Emma seeks out the cuddliest, most lovable pet she can find. None fills the bill, however, until she runs into the, biggest, cuddliest pet of all, her very own father!

In a story of warmth and surprise, Allen Say explores the origins of artistic inspiration. Elegant illustrations portray the journey of a child who discovers that creativity ultimately comes from within.