Houndsley and Catina
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2006 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Houndsley and Catina

Written by James Howe · Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay

Part of the Houndsley and Catina series

Can friendship survive a memoir critique and a cooking contest disaster?

3.9 Goodreads · 432 ratings
36 pages· 1,081 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 580L
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Catina dreams of literary fame, while Houndsley excels in the kitchen. When Catina pens a lengthy memoir, Houndsley faces the challenge of honesty. Meanwhile, a cooking contest mishap leaves Houndsley in need of comfort. Can their friendship endure these trials? Discover the heartwarming tales of ginger tea, no-bean chili, and the true meaning of friendship in this charming story.

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The subtle dance of friendship – from holding your tongue to knowing what to say – is played out in three sweetly humorous tales about an unlikely, likable pair. Catina wants to be a famous writer. Houndsley is an excellent cook. Catina thinks Houndsley is a wonder. Houndsley thinks Catina is a very good friend. So what should Houndsley say about Catina’s seventy-four-chapter memoir? And can Catina find the right words of comfort for Houndsley after the big cooking contest fiasco? James Howe’s funny and endearing world of ginger tea, no-bean chili, and firefly watching is brought to life in cozy watercolors by Marie-Louise Gay in this tender chapter book about what it means to be friends.

At a glance
Format
Pages
36
Words
1,081
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about self-discoveryBooks about writingBooks about cookingBooks about fireflies
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
105474
Publication
Published
March 14, 2006
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763624040

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