Children's Fiction Camping & Outdoor Activities
Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk
Candlewick Sparks
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2013
- Category
- Camping & Outdoor Activities, Intermediate, Friendship
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780763666408
- Publish Date
- Apr 2013
- List Price
- $7.99
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780763633851
- Publish Date
- Apr 2009
- List Price
- $18.00
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 5 to 9
- Grade: k to 4
Description
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.
About the authors
James Howe wrote his first book, Bunnicula, for fun. He has tried to bring the same spirit of playfulness and discovery to all the books he has written since. These include picture books such as Brontorina and Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores and the beginning-reader series Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina. He is also the author of The Misfits and Totally Joe, as well as numerous sequels to Bunnicula. Howe lives with his husband in an old house just north of New York City.
MARIE-LOUISE GAY has achieved international acclaim as an author and illustrator of children’s books. She has won many awards, including two Governor General’s awards, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award, the Vicky Metcalf Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Marie-Louise’s very popular Stella and Sam series has been translated into more than fifteen languages and is loved by children all over the world. Her recent books include Any Questions? and Short Stories for Little Monsters. She lives in Montreal. marielouisegay.com
Editorial Reviews
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
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