Happy Cat
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Happy Cat

By Steve Henry

Part of the I Like to Read series

A cold cat finds warmth and gifts in a welcoming apartment building.

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32 pages· 45 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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On a chilly day, a shivering cat sneaks into an apartment building, meeting Rat and other friendly neighbors who each offer a gift. As Cat climbs higher, he discovers a cozy home of his own. Will Cat's journey lead to lasting happiness? Explore the building's inviting homes and uncover the joy of giving and receiving in this charming tale, perfect for young readers.

From the publisher

The joys of giving and receiving are celebrated in this easy-to-read Level B story. On a cold day, a shivering cat jumps through the basement window of a small apartment building. Inside he meets Rat, who shows him upstairs. Along the way, Cat meets everyone in the building–and each of his new, welcoming neighbors has a gift to share. When he reaches the top, Cat finds a place of his own. Cat is happy! Cutaway illustrations of the apartment building, filled with the characters’ cozy homes, give young readers plenty of details to pore over, and the spare text is simple enough for beginners to read on their own. The award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators–including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors–create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level B books, suitable for kindergarten readers, feature short sentences and high-frequency words. The illustrations provide clues to word meanings. When Level B is mastered, follow up with Level C.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
45
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
60L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about catsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about sharing
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.4
F&P level
~B
Scholastic level
B
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
163244
Publication
Published
November 7, 2017
First published
January 1, 2013
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823438792

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