1971
Tom’s Pets
February 1971


“Tom’s Pets,” Friend, Feb. 1971, 15

Tom’s Pets

Tom lives on a ranch in the West and likes pets. See if you can guess the kinds he has as you fill in the spaces below.

T is an animal that has a hard shell.

O sits in a tree and hoots, “All is well!”

M hangs by his tail in a comical way;

’S grows thick wool for a winter day.

P takes Tom on long country rides;

E has big ears and long antlers besides.

T is a fowl that gobbles and struts;

S is a bushy-tailed pet that likes nuts.

T __ __ __ __ __

O __ __

M __ __ __ __ __

’S __ __ __ __

P __ __ __

E __ __

T __ __ __ __ __

S __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Answers:

  • Turtle; Owl; Monkey; Sheep; Pony; Elk; Turkey; Squirrel.

Illustrated by Phyllis Luch