A young girl explains her pet hamster's habits and needs in this basic, appealing introduction to hamster care. Facts about such topics as different types of hamsters and cage cleaning are clearly presented in the simple text. The smiling narrator and her pet are the focus of the black-outlined illustrations with plenty of white space. The appended Find Out More activities expand the content. From HORN BOOK Spring 2003, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

K-Gr 2-A little girl describes buying, caring for, and playing with her pet. While simply told from a child's point of view, the narrative skillfully weaves facts about hamsters and the difference between wild and domestic animals into the story. The large, bold illustrations resemble a child's drawings. The hamster is adorable with its pink feet, pink nose, and golden fur. The last page lists four activities for enrichment. A useful title for reading aloud or independently, for enjoyment, or in beginning research.-Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.