Who Wants Arthur? Homeschool Picture Book And Activities

As part of our 31 Picture Books For Homeschooling All Ages series, we have chosen kids’ books with vivid language, interesting stories and striking artwork to appeal to every person in your family. Who Wants Arthur? is one of our favorites!

Our book posts also include a few activities — some simple, some more involved — for your entire family to enjoy together. Or not! Reading the book is enough in itself if that is all you want to do.

Snuggle up and enjoy a picture book or two together as a family. It may be the highlight of your day.

Who Wants Arthur? Picture Book Details

PinBook: Who Wants Arthur?

Author: Amanda Graham

Illustrator: Donna Gynell

Who Wants Arthur?

“Arthur was a very ordinary dog.”

Who Wants Arthur however, is not just an ordinary picture book. This is one of my childhood favorites that I love sharing with my children. Poor Arthur watches each day as the featured pets all find homes. At night, he he practices being the pet that he thinks people will like the best. First a rabbit, then a snake and even a fish!

The text is delightfully written with repeating sentences so your children can read along with you on the parts they know. The pictures will make even your tween laugh and giggle. Arthur’s antics are presented in messy motion.

And of course in the end, Arthur finds the perfect home being the perfect pet for just the perfect person.

Children and adults for that matter will identify with Arthur trying to please others to be accepted. I actually love the message that being ordinary does not mean unloved. One does not need to be extraordinary to belong and be loved.

Who Wants Arthur? Homeschool Activities

Pin#1 – Do you have a pet? Even if you do not have a pet, chances are your child has asked and dreamed for one. Check out these resources for how to care for different types of pets. Rabbit, Turtles for parents, Turtles for kids, Dog Care, Dog Training, Cat, Bird, Hamster

The American Human Association Pet Care Books by Laura S. Jeffery are for the younger crowd and will help you to choose and care for your new pet.

#2 – Spend some time drawing together. What pet do you like best? Draw a real pet, your pet or a make believe pet! Here are some resources to get you started.

How to Draw a Dog with a helpful video at the end
How to Draw a Cat
Heidi over at Dearly Loved Mist uses Snaggle Grollop as a jumping off point for a kids’ art project full of make believe pet fun!

#3 – Not a pet person? What about a pet rock for your kids? Honestly, this is more my style. A bit of paint and perhaps some googly eyes and WALA! You have a pet! Check out some of these great pet rocks for inspiration.

Paging Fun Moms
Teaching Tiny Tots
I have gathered more great ideas on my Pinterest board Pet Rocks for Kids

#4 – Here are some more books about pets and how to care for them:

Tails Are Not For Pulling by Elizabeth Verdick Pin
The Perfect Pet by Margie Palantini
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Voirst
Pragmatic Mom has a whole list of books about pets who are dying or die.

Picture Book Lists For Homeschooling All Ages

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Jessica Lawton is a homeschool mom to five fantastically fabulous children. Her hobbies include book collecting, knitting, reading, and birdwatching. While teacher or writer were never on her list of Things to Be When I Grow Up, she curiously finds herself doing both, and enjoying it. This only strengthens her firmly held belief that God has better plans for us than we have for ourselves.