Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2006 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise

Written by James Howe · Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay

Part of the Houndsley and Catina series

A forgotten birthday leads to a heartwarming discovery of friendship's true power.

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48 pages· 1,201 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· 530L
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Bookroo's summary

Houndsley feels down, not because of the rain or his worn sweater, but because he can't remember his birthday. His friend Catina shares his sadness, but their bond is strong. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the joy hidden in their friendship. As they navigate this emotional quest, they learn that the best friends can turn the darkest days into the brightest. Will they find the happiness they seek? Discover how a simple act of friendship can transform their world in unexpected ways.

From the publisher

Great friends think alike, as James Howe and Marie-Louise Gay bring a beguiling duo back for their second adventure. Houndsley is sad. Not because it is raining or because there are holes in his sweater, but because he doesn’t know when his birthday is. All of a sudden Catina is sad, too. But friends are very good at cheering each other up, and Houndsley and Catina are the very best of friends. So it won’t be long before they each discover, in a most surprising way, how a first-rate friend can brighten even the saddest days.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
1,201
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
109551
Publication
Published
September 26, 2006
First published
January 1, 2006
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763624057
LCCN
2006042580
OCLC
64688981

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