Houndsley and Catina: Plink and Plunk - (Candlewick Sparks) by James Howe (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This Candlewick Sparks title offers newly independent readers the chance to experience early fiction from one of today's most talented author-and-illustrator teams.Houndsley loves to canoe.
- 5-8 Years
- 8.9" x 5.9" Paperback
- 48 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
- Series Name: Candlewick Sparks
Description
About the Book
Houndsley loves to canoe. Catina loves to ride bikes. But when Houndsley takes Catina out canoeing, she chatters the whole time, drowning out the sounds Houndsley loves, like the call of birds or the plink and plunk of the paddles. Full color.Book Synopsis
This Candlewick Sparks title offers newly independent readers the chance to experience early fiction from one of today's most talented author-and-illustrator teams.Houndsley loves to canoe. Catina loves to ride bikes. But when Houndsley takes Catina out canoeing, she chatters the whole time, drowning out the sounds Houndsley loves, like the call of birds or the plink and plunk of the paddles. And when Catina wants to go biking, Houndsley balks at going. What is wrong with Catina? And what is wrong with Houndsley? From the creators of the E. B. White Read Aloud winner Houndsley and Catina comes another adventure about a charming pair of friends.
Review Quotes
A sweetly engaging story...energetic watercolors brim with personality and humor.
--Kirkus Reviews With an engaging story, wonderful illustrations, and memorable characters, this title will be a real treat for children who are learning how to read on their own.
--Looking Glass Review Illustrations glow with warmth and good spirits...an encouraging book on overcoming fears.
--Booklist The message is clear. With the support of true friends a person can overcome just about any obstacle or hurdle... This might open up an interesting dialogue.
--BookLoons Reviews An excellent book that teaches the value of friends and how they can help a person overcome a secret fear, this is always a great story for beginning readers.
--SBParent.com
About the Author
James Howe is the acclaimed author of more than seventy books for young readers, including the Houndsley and Catina series and the much lauded Bunnicula and its sequels. He lives in New York State. Marie-Louise Gay, illustrator of the Houndsley and Catina series, is the award-winning author and illustrator of many other titles, including Rainy Day Magic and the Stella and Sam series. She lives in Montreal.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 5-8 Years
Number of Pages: 48
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Series Title: Candlewick Sparks
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Theme: Friendship
Format: Paperback
Author: James Howe
Language: English
Street Date: April 9, 2013
TCIN: 1003466165
UPC: 9780763666408
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-9768
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.2 inches length x 5.9 inches width x 8.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.25 pounds
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