Hondo and Fabian
Hondo and Fabian
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Hondo and Fabian

Written and illustrated by Peter McCarty
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$19.99
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3 - 6
Reading age
40
Page count
4
Words per page
~92L
Lexile measure
Apr 1, 2002
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780805063523
    Publication Date
    April 1, 2002
    Publisher
    Henry Holt and Co (BYR)
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    4
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 6 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~92L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~D
    ATOS® Book Level
    1.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    58830
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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