Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time

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Product Details
Price
$16.99  $15.80
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Publish Date
Pages
48
Dimensions
6.1 X 9.1 X 0.4 inches | 0.6 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780763633844

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About the Author
James Howe is the author of the first two books about Houndsley and Catina. He has written more than seventy books for young readers, including the much-lauded Bunnicula and its sequels. He lives in Yonkers, New York.

Marie-Louise Gay is the illustrator of Houndsley and Catina and its sequels, as well as the author and illustrator of many other award-winning children's books, including Rainy Day Magic and the Stella and Sam series. She lives in Montreal.
Reviews
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