I See a Cat

By Paul Meisel

Part of the I Like to Read series

A doy observes various animals and a boy.

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32 pages· 35 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A joyful dog spends his day barking at everything he loves, from a curious cat to a playful squirrel. But his happiest moment is when his favorite boy returns home. Together, they explore the backyard, encountering all sorts of wildlife. This delightful tale, perfect for new readers, combines simple text with engaging illustrations, making it an ideal start for early reading adventures. Will the duo's backyard escapades lead to new discoveries? Dive into this charming story to find out!

From the publisher

A dog barks at everything he loves—a cat, a squirrel, and his favorite boy! This Level A book is perfect for new readers.

I see a cat. I see a bird. I see a fly.

Easy-to-read text and fun pictures follow a dog through his happy day. Sitting inside his house, the dog watches other animals pass by the glass door . . . until his beloved boy comes home, and the two pals dash outside, determined to get up close and personal with all the backyard wildlife!

2018 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book

American Library Association Notable Book

Junior Library Guild Selection

Level A books, for early kindergarten, have one short sentence that repeats on every page with only one word change per spread. Images help tell the story—leading to faster decoding of sight words. This proven method starts the earliest readers on the path to reading fluency. When Level A is mastered, follow up with Level B.

The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators–including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!