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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2002 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
Hondo and Fabian
Written & illustrated by Peter McCarty
Dog's beach adventure vs. cat's home antics—who has more fun?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,141 ratings
40 pages· 146 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Hondo the dog embarks on a beach adventure with his friend Fred, leaving Fabian the cat at home to entertain a baby. As Hondo dives into seaside excitement, Fabian navigates the mischief of a day indoors. Will the beach or the home prove more thrilling? Discover the delightful contrast between Hondo's escapades and Fabian's domestic antics in this charming tale of two pets.
From the publisher
Hondo the dog has a fun day at the beach while Fabian the cat stays home.
“Wake up, Hondo. Time to go!”
Hondo will have an adventure.
Fabian will stay home.
A dog named Hondo and his friend Fred are going to the beach for a day of excitement. Fabian the cat is left behind at home to play with the baby. Who will cause more trouble? And who will have more fun?
Peter McCarty’s exquisite illustrations and understated wit turn an ordinary day in the lives of two pets into a rare delight.
Hondo and Fabian is a 2002 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and Notable Children’s Book of the Year, and a 2003 Caldecott Honor Book.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 146
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD350L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.2
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 58830
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2002
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780805063523
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