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"Repetition of the one- and (extremely few) two-syllable words will build confidence in readers just starting out, and the heavy-outlined, full-bleed illustrations offer myriad details to catch the eye and extend the story. Another ideal story for newly hatched readers." —Kirkus Reviews "This imaginative early reader will help build new readers' confidence. . . . An excellent addition to the series, and an ideal choice for a beginning reader shelves."— School Library Journal Informationen zum Autor Steve Henry is an author, illustrator, painter and designer of toys and games. His books include Happy Cat, which received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. He lives in New York City. Now in a 6 x 9 size--this warm story about a cat who goes looking for a fish and winds up with a lot more celebrates friendship and generosity. Cat wants a fish. He goes out to find one, but first he sees a horn in the window of a music shop. Cat's neighbor Elephant might like a horn . . . so Cat buys it. Out he goes again, in search of a fish, when he comes across a bookstore. Dog is a real bookworm and Cat can't resist getting him a book . . . . And so on! Cat is so excited to bring these gifts back to his friends that he almost forgets to find a fish for himself! When Cat returns to his building, everyone is happy with what they get. That makes Cat happy, too! Zusammenfassung In this book perfect for emergent readers, Cat wants a fish. He ventures out in search of one and comes across a horn in the window of a music shop that he thinks his neighbor Elephant might like, so Cat buys it. Cat's search for a fish continues when he encounters a bookstore. Certainly bookworm Dog would enjoy a new book so Cat buys him one. Cat's sweep of generosity continues as he buys a paintbrush for Bird at an art store and a plant for Rabbit from the florist. In his surge of excitement to give his friends their new gifts, Cat almost forgets to get himself a fish! When Cat returns home and presents his friends with their new things, they are all very happy, which for Cat is the greatest happiness of all. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level C....
