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Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time

Contributor(s): Howe, James (Author), Gay, Marie-Louise (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9780763668631

Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)

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Pub Date: September 24, 2013

Dewey: FIC

Lexile Code: 0640

Features: Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: 05 to 09

Physical Info: 0.20" H x 8.80" L x 5.80" W ( 0.30 lbs) 48 pages

Series: Candlewick Sparks

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000125142 ( Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time)

Reading level: 3.30

Interest level: LG

Point value: 0.5

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Description: The creators of the E.B. White Read Aloud winner "Houndsley and Catina" offer a charming sequel about taking time out from the hustle and bustle and appreciating quiet time. Full color.

Review Quotes: Gentle, whimsical humor.
--School Library Journal (starred review)

These endearing characters shine in this gentle and reflective read.
--Kirkus Reviews

Delicate watercolors capture the delight of a wintry day, and Howe's on-target portrayal of friends who get along despite bumps along the way make this special.
--Booklist

Read this with a beginning reader before that first beautiful and sometimes frustrating snow day.
--Chicago Tribune

A good book for a child beginning to read chapter books and has some good ideas for activities for children stuck indoors.
--San Antonio ExpressNews

Watercolor vignettes of cozy domestic interiors give way to expansive snowy vistas... third entry in a series that calls to mind the enduring friendship between Arnold Lobel's famous Frog and Toad
--Washington Post

Gentle story...watercolor vignettes...third entry in a series that calls to mind the enduring friendship between Arnold Lobel's famous Frog and Toad.
--Washington Post Book World

Watercolor illustrations beautifully complement the story's peaceful mood. This book reminds kids and parents alike of the joy to be found in quietly dreaming.
--Washington Parent

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