My Pet Rattlesnake Book

My Pet Rattlesnake book by Joe Hayes cover page

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My Pet Rattlesnake picture book cover by Joe Hayes
  • What: My Pet Rattlesnake Book
  • When: 3 years and up
  • Why: Entertaining, educational, inspiring
  • Where: Amazon

Got a kid who’s obsessed with snakes? Whether your child can’t get enough of these legless creatures or won’t go anywhere near a photo of one, My Pet Rattlesnake by Joe Hayes will make a great read.

My Pet Rattlesnake book on Amazon

My Pet Rattlesnake book on Amazon

This picture book tells the tall tale of one boy’s pet rattlesnake. Desert dweller Joe stumbles upon a rattlesnake trapped in the wild. He helps release it, only to have it follow him home and become his pet. As you can imagine, chaos ensues, since rattlesnakes are not looked upon fondly. But this friendly rattler wins everyone over when he comes to the rescue.

My Pet Rattlesnake picture book description
Kids and adults alike can enjoy this tall tale from a master storyteller.

This sweet tale of looking beyond common misconceptions will delight readers of many ages. The cartoon type illustrations come in pale colors to complement the lighthearted tale. Make sure you read every page to get the full joy out of this story, though beware. It can give kids some wild ideas.

page spread from My Pet Rattlesnake picture book by Joe Hayes
This book tells the story of what happens when a boy stumbles on a rattlesnake in the desert.

If you want to make snakes less scary or just enjoy a fun tale together, pick up your own copy of My Pet Rattlesnake.

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