Ostrich Wishes: A Fun Storybook for Kids Ages 3-9

Amber Mlcak: My pre-k students enjoyed listening to this story.

United States on May 31, 2023

Catherine: Do Not Wish For A Pet Ostrich! is a short children's picture book by Sarina Siebenaler and illustrated by Gabby Correia. We begin the book with a little girl thinking of what pet she would like to get. After running through some options, she settles on a pet ostrich! She goes on all sorts of interesting adventures with her new pet. At the end of the book, there are a few little activities for readers to think about.

It's a rhyming book, and it's really fun the way Siebenaler has created all sorts of interesting scenarios with the sentences. There are all sorts of fun things for the main character to do with her pet ostrich.

The illustrations are nice. I like the way Correia has drawn the animals. I especially like the feathering on the parrot, and the fur work on the animals like the raccoon and baboon. Correia is good at drawing people too. I love the style of the eyes and there's a nice range of hair types. There are some really nice double page scenes, with some great backgrounds. The illustrator has done really good work on this book!

Overall, it's a pretty good book. I think a lot of readers will be delighted to read of the adventures of this ostrich, and...

Australia on Feb 26, 2023

Avid Reader: This story has lovely rhyming text and pictures and serves as a cautionary tale about selecting a pet without proper forethought. Plus, a reading comprehension quiz at the end to stimulate discussion.

United States on Jan 01, 2023

Jason Cunha-Lautsch: Very cute rhymes.
The illustrations are great!
I can't wait for my baby to be able to do the fun activities at the end of the book.
Tomorrow we read the second one.

Canada on Oct 20, 2022

Kim: Oh this is funny! Who would wish for a pet ostrich (says the girl with a duck)?
This rhyming and hilarious story is highlighted with fantastic illustrations. You will find yourself cheering for the ostrich! I loved the smooth transition to the the next book. Also, cheers for the fantastic educational section included.

United States on Sep 10, 2022

Parveen: Absolutely love this fun and creative book! Read it with my son and we enjoyed it so much. Great graphics and like the tones used across the pages. The right level of grammar and great way for us to begin the holiday. The activity page towards the end is a bonus for readers.

Canada on Jul 03, 2022

Sentinelle 23: La petite fille réfléchissait à quel animal de compagnie elle pourrait adopter.

Après avoir éliminé les animaux qui posaient problème, elle trouva celui qui lui convenait parfaitement : une belle autruche ...

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Un gros coup de coeur pour cette merveilleuse histoire poétique, avec des dessins tellement mignons et une histoire de fond adorable et un peu folle...

Une merveille à lire absolument !
MERCI à l’auteure.

Vivement la suite ♥️

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♥️♥️♥️ A wonder to read!!!

The little girl was thinking about which pet she could adopt.

After eliminating the animals that were causing problems, she found the one that suited her perfectly: a beautiful ostrich...

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A big crush on this wonderful poetic story with such cute drawings and an adorable and slightly crazy background story...

A marvel to read absolutely!
THANK YOU to the author.

Can’t wait to read the sequel!

France on Jul 02, 2022

Sandy S.: DO NOT WISH FOR A PET OSTRICH by Sarina Siebenaler is a children’s rhyming story focusing on a young girl who asks her parents for a pet but doesn’t know what type of animal to get. She ruminates about her friend’s pets, knowing each had a struggle with the different animals they brought home, when our heroine decides perhaps an ostrich is the perfect animal but raising an ostrich was more difficult than she could have ever imagined.

Told in AABB or ABCB rhyming scheme DO NOT WISH FOR A PET OSTRICH is another quick read; a sweet story about responsibility and work, and one girl’s imagination about what it would be like to live with a pet ostrich. The images are colorful; the text and rhyming is simple yet fun.

Canada on Feb 10, 2022

Werecat 2: What a fun cute book about a little girl's wish. Haven't we all wished on a star. Here's it just happened to come true!!!! This story will spark the imagination but be careful what you wish for. It is beautifully illustrated. Her parents told her that she could have a pet but one that she would never forget. She looked around at other peoples pets. Then she decided on one and made her wish upon a star. Let the magic begin!!!

United States on Jan 21, 2022

Tony Parsons: Sally’s parents said she could pick out a pet.
The pup chewed things up.
Cats are lazy & parrots are noisy.
How about an ostrich?
You wouldn’t believe how many apples he ate.
Dr. Wally Kazoo had to be called.
The ostrich wore Sally out when he wanted to go for a walk.
But her friends sure wanted to get close to the ostrich.
At the beach he just buried his head in the sand.

What should Sally do with the ostrich?

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An awesome book cover, great hand-drawn colored pictures, charming illustrations & proper font & writing style. A very professionally written children’s (preschool/elementary age) pet storybook. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters, settings, etc. to keep track of. This could also make another...

United States on Mar 14, 2021