Cat Got a Lot

Description

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. 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.

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.

"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