Hondo and Fabian
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2002 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Hondo and Fabian

Written and illustrated by Peter McCarty

Dog's beach adventure vs. cat's home antics—who has more fun?

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40 pages· 146 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD350L
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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.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2002)Caldecott Honor (2003)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
146
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD350L
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Ages 3–6 · 2001
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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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