A humorous and lively tale about one boys search for the perfect pet. Mom, if a squirrel follows me home, can I keep it?One summer day, a boy ventures into his backyard on a mission to catch the perfect pet. When he requests to keep the animals that happened to follow him home, his mother asks him to consider where the animals would truly want to live. So, he releases each one, still looking for the pet that belongs right there at home with him. In a heartwarming conclusion, he discovers the perfect pet has been around him all along. Readers of all ages will giggle at the sly sense of humor, and adults will love how the mothers questions encourage empathy. Lively illustrations and charming dialogue play off each other in this tale about the quest to find the right pet and the importance of seeing circumstances through someone elses eyes. | Can I Keep It? by Lisa Jobe, Paperback | Indigo Chapters