My Pet Rat Can Do That

Illustrated by Stephanie Laberis
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$5.99 US
On sale Apr 14, 2026 | 32 Pages | 9798217115488

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Join a proud young pet owner in this heartwarming Step 1 Phonics Reader! Discover all the amazing things her pet rat can do, but most importantly, how much they love each other. Perfect for children who know the alphabet and are excited to start decoding letter sounds.

A pet rat is the best! They are talented and clean and can do so many things! This rat can swing and cuddle and even drive a car! (Well, a little toy car.) Who knew a rat could do so many things? This highly decodable reader will support emergent readers learning to sound out words and also set the record straight on a much maligned yet lovable creature.

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin decoding letter sounds.
ANNA MEMBRINO is an editor, writer, and Ultimate Frisbee player. She is the author of I Want to Be a Ballerina; the Big Shark, Little Shark early reader series; and the I Look Up To...series of board books about powerful contemporary American women.

STEPHANIE LABERIS is a character designer & illustrator specializing in animation & children’s publishing. Her work is known for its sense of whimsy, humor & expressive (usually animal!) characters. Stephanie is a huge fan of rats as a pet and lends this joy to these illustrations.
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Join a proud young pet owner in this heartwarming Step 1 Phonics Reader! Discover all the amazing things her pet rat can do, but most importantly, how much they love each other. Perfect for children who know the alphabet and are excited to start decoding letter sounds.

A pet rat is the best! They are talented and clean and can do so many things! This rat can swing and cuddle and even drive a car! (Well, a little toy car.) Who knew a rat could do so many things? This highly decodable reader will support emergent readers learning to sound out words and also set the record straight on a much maligned yet lovable creature.

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin decoding letter sounds.

Author

ANNA MEMBRINO is an editor, writer, and Ultimate Frisbee player. She is the author of I Want to Be a Ballerina; the Big Shark, Little Shark early reader series; and the I Look Up To...series of board books about powerful contemporary American women.

STEPHANIE LABERIS is a character designer & illustrator specializing in animation & children’s publishing. Her work is known for its sense of whimsy, humor & expressive (usually animal!) characters. Stephanie is a huge fan of rats as a pet and lends this joy to these illustrations.

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