Henry, Steve Happy Cat. PICTURE BOOK. Holiday House, 2013. $14.95. Content: G.
One cold, snowy day, Cat enters the basement of an apartment building. As he makes his way upstairs to the attic, he encounters the other residents of the building. He takes something away from each encounter, and by the time he arrives at his new residence he has plenty to decorate it with -- plus a book for entertainment.
Happy Cat is a colorful, cozy story told mainly in illustrations. Each reading reveals new details in the images, and the implied messages of friendship and book-love are very positive. The short sentences and few words -- all simple -- are perfect for emerging readers. Would also be ideal for lap reading.
Pre-K, EL (K-3) -- ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Caryn
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