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Children's Fiction Camping & Outdoor Activities

Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk

Candlewick Sparks

by (author) James Howe

illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay

Publisher
Candlewick Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2013
Category
Camping & Outdoor Activities, Intermediate, Friendship
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780763666408
    Publish Date
    Apr 2013
    List Price
    $7.99
  • 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's profile page

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

Marie-Louise Gay's profile page

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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