Goodreads Summary:
Charlotte has always really wanted a pet, so when her parents present her with one for her birthday she expects a cat, dog, or maybe a bird. Instead, she receives a rock. Rocks can't cuddle, fetch, or even help her eat her vegetables, but that doesn't stop Charlotte from loving her rock as if he were real. If only he could love her back...or can he?
Local Reviews:
Gabby, Winesburg fifth grade: I liked this book because it had lots of good pictures. The pictures showed what she was feeling if she was happy or sad. I liked that she wanted all different animals but for her birthday her parents got her a pet rock and she was not very happy. She did not really like that he did not eat her food when she did not want to eat it. It was a funny book so if I were you I would pick this book.
Leah, Winesburg sixth grade: In "Charlotte and the Rock" a girl wants a pet. There are amazing illustrations. I think this story should win because it's funny and colorful also. There is a mysterious surprise at the end. It is a fantastic story in all. The colors are amazing.
Lori, Winesburg sixth grade: This book might not win but the pictures do go with the story. Charlotte wanted a pet a dog, a cat, and a pig. So, her mom and dad got her a pet rock. She took her pet rock to the store and other places. Then that night something happens. Read the book to find more about Charlotte And The Rock.
Alexa, Winesburg fourth grade: Charlotte Grey wanted a pet. She did not care what kind. It was a rock but it was not a normal rock. Read the book. The illustrations were very colorful. I loved this book.
Maddy, Winesburg third grade: Wait until you find out what the rock turned out to be. The pictures look awesome. I really think the book should win.
Leah, Winesburg third grade: This book is about a little girl that has a pet rock. She wanted a pet. And she got a pet rock. Read this book to find out what the rock turns into.
Bentley, Berlin sixth grade: I liked the illustrations the story is very inspiring!
Kimberly, Berlin sixth grade: Charlotte and the Rock is the best book because the way it told the story. It was about a girl that got a pet rock and she loved it anyway. She wanted a pet but she didn't know which one she would possibly get.
Josiah, Berlin fifth grade: In the book, Charlotte and the Rock, at the beginning Charlotte wants any pet and her parents give her a rock for a pet. Charlotte tries to make the best out of it.
Ashley, Berlin sixth grade: Charlotte and the Rock is a very interesting story with great illustrations. The illustrations really help explain the words and are very colorful.
Lydia, Berlin sixth grade: Charlotte and the Rock is the best picture book of the year. The pictures go with the story. They also are very colorful. The story also has funny characters.
MaLeah, Walnut Creek sixth grade: I love this story. It has lots of color. It is very funny. I think you would enjoy reading it. This book is about a girl and her pet. I love it.
Jenna, Walnut Creek fifth grade: I think Charlotte and the Rock is a great book! I like the illustrations of this book because it goes along with the story. Charlotte is a girl who really wants a pet. She does not care what kind of pet, a pig, cat, dog, or hamster would be good for her. On her sixth birthday her parents got her a rock. She loves the rock but she feels like the rock does not love her back. So one night something happens to the rock. Read Charlotte and the Rock to find out what happens.
Abigail, Walnut Creek fourth grade: I like this book because it has good illustrations. This book's pictures overlap. It is a short story but has good pictures.