I Want a Pet: A P-E-T was born out of a dads sincere but fun-loving attempt to help his sons cope with not being able to have a cat or dog due to one of them having allergies. Dad devised a game the family could play when riding along in the car, waiting for food to arrive at a restaurant, or sitting in the confines of their living room. That game led to this wonderfully illustrated book. The books catchy cadence and simple, repetitive rhyme will charm young minds. It unlocks the imagination and allows children and adults alike to own pets they never thought could be their own, from the typical dogs and cats to polar bears and pandas.