by Peter McCarty (Author), Peter McCarty (Illustrator)
Hondo the dog has a fun day at the beach while Fabian the cat stays home.
" Wake up, Hondo. Time to go!"
Hondo will have an adventure.
Fabian will stay home. A dog named Hondo and his friend Fred are going to the beach for a day of excitement. Fabian the cat is left behind at home to play with the baby. Who will cause more trouble? And who will have more fun? Peter McCarty's exquisite illustrations and understated wit turn an ordinary day in the lives of two pets into a rare delight. Hondo and Fabian is a 2002 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and Notable Children's Book of the Year, and a 2003 Caldecott Honor Book.Author Biography
Peter McCarty is the author and illustrator of T Is for Terrible, Little Bunny on the Move, Baby Steps, and has illustrated several other books including, Night Driving and Frozen Man. He lives with his wife, daughter, and son in Upstate New York.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.1 x 8.8 x 7.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 01, 2007
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Hondo & Fabian
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 1.2
Point Value: 0.5
