Won Ton
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Won Ton

Written by Lee Wardlaw · Illustrated by Eugene Yelchin

A shelter cat's journey to a new home unfolds in haiku, blending humor and heart.

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40 pages· 579 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~220L
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Bookroo's summary

In a world of haiku, a cautious shelter cat meets a hopeful boy. As the cat navigates the unfamiliar comforts of a new home, will he find the belonging he secretly craves? This touching tale explores the delicate dance of trust and friendship, where every verse reveals a step closer to a forever family. Discover the poignant and playful journey of adoption through the eyes of a feline finding his place.

From the publisher

Nice place they got here. Bed. Bowl. Blankie. Just like home! Or so I’ve been told. Visiting hours! Yawn. I pretend not to care. Yet – I sneak a peek. So begins this beguiling tale of a wary shelter cat and the boy who takes him home.Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, this adoption story, told entirely in haiku, is unforgettable.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
579
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~220L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
143072
Publication
Published
February 15, 2011
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
The artist used graphite and gouache on watercolor paper to create the illustrations for this book.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805089950
LCCN
2009029414
OCLC
1131545267

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