Houndsley and Catina Books

In order from Houndsley and Catina to Houndsley and Catina and Cousin Wagster

Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise

picture • 36 Pages

#1 in Series

Book #1

Houndsley and Catina

Written by James Howe & illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay

5 - 9

Reading age

Page count

Words per page

Mar 14, 2006

Publication date

Hardcover

$15.99

$14.98

Summary

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.

Houndsley and Catina Series

Published from 2006 - 2018

3 books

picture • 36 Pages

#1 in Series

Hardcover

$15.99$14.98

picture • 48 Pages

#2 in Series

Hardcover

$16.99$15.97

picture • 48 Pages

#5 in Series

Hardcover

$15.99$14.98

Year	#	Title	Pages
2006	1	Houndsley and Catina	36
2006	2	Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise	48
2018	5	Houndsley and Catina and Cousin Wagster	48

The Creatives Behind the Books

Author

James Howe

James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers, including the modern classic Bunnicula and its highly popular sequels. In 2001, Howe published The Misfits, which was the inspiration for the national movement known as No Name-Calling Week (NoNameCallingWeek.org), an event observed by thousands of middle and elementary schools annually. There are three companion novels to The Misfits: Totally Joe (2005), Addie on the Inside (2011), and Also Known as Elvis (2014). Howe’s many other books for children from preschool through teens frequently deal with the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.

Illustrator

Marie-Louise Gay

Marie-Louise Gay is the illustrator of many award-winning children’s books, including the Houndsley and Catina series by James Howe and Tiger and Badger by Emily Jenkins. She lives in Montreal, Canada.