Impossible Pets

Nerissa wants a pet of her very own, so she brings home a polar bear called Jeremy.

But when he climbs into the fridge, things start getting out of control. Jeremy has to go!

Nerissa still wants a pet, so she brings home an anaconda called Margaret...

About the Authors

Richard Morecroft (born 20 January 1956) is an Australian television presenter and former host of the ABC News Sydney bulletin. He is currently host of the quiz-show Letters and Numbers.

Alison Mackay has been involved in writing and editing several books with her partner and co-author, Richard Morecroft. Their published works include Wolves of the Sea and Pool and, more recently, their books for children include Impossible Pets and Zoo Album.

About the Illustrator

Wayne Harris has illustrated over thirty books, including DragonQuest by Allan Baillie which was short-listed for Picture Book of the Year, Children’s Book Council of Australia. Many of his other illustrated books have also received Notable Book status from the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Wayne is also a book designer, winning the APA Best Designed Picture Book of the Year Award for A Bit of Company by Margaret Wild, Gordon’s Got a Snookie by Lisa Shanahan and Two Bullies by Junko Morimoto. He was short-listed in the 1995 NSW Premier’s Award for writing Judy and the Volcano, the same year Going Home was named an American Library Association Notable Children’s Book. He enjoys teaching design and illustration and also working as a part-time designer for Walker Books Australia.