Many people dream of having a pet. And pet adoption is a way to give animals a chance to have a wonderful life with a loving family. But while having a pet is fun, theres work involved too. Author Andrea Petty Burchs book, Lilly and Me: A Story about Adopting a Pet is an informative childrens book about the rewarding experience of adopting and caring for a pet. One day, Mom and Dad take their son to visit an animal shelter to adopt a family pet. His mom makes sure her young son knows the responsibilities that come with having a pet. Lilly and Me: A Story about Adopting a Pet, written with both parents and children in mind, assists parents in teaching their children the many responsibilities that go with having a pet and how rewarding the experience can be. Vivid illustrations and rhyming stanzas make the book easy for the child to memorize. It is an exciting and fun book children will want to read over and over again.