The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Andersen Press
Age 5+
Animal Stories Picture Storybooks
Sweetie Pie the hamster is so excited to leave the pet shop with his new owner. In the great outdoors he feels the wind in his fur and experiences its wonderful sights and smells for the very first time. But soon he is stuck back inside, living a cage-bound life controlled by the whims of his awful owners. As Sweetie Pie looks longingly out of his cage at the squirrels frolicking in the trees, he wonders if he will ever get the chance to answer the call of the wild…
Inspired by his daughters’ two pet hamsters, Chris Van Allsburg tells the heart-warming story of a little animal, trying to find his place in the big wide world.
Creators
Chris van Allsburg lives in Providence, Rhode Island and lectures at the Rhode Island School of Design. He is a sculptor and artist.
Reviews
Entertaining story about a world-weary hamster
Marilyn Brocklehurst, Bookseller
Story is clear, fast-moving and progresses with each page turn. A ‘must’ for pet lovers.
INIS
Stunningly clever illustrations reveal the world from a hamster’s perspective.
EYE
Touching and funny new offering.
Birmingham Mail
Wonderfully expressive watercolours
Books for Keeps
Gently humorous tale… offers much to reflect on and a satisfyingly happy ending.
The School Librarian
Gently humorous tale… offers much to reflect on and a satisfyingly happy ending.
The School Librarian
