The joys of giving and receiving are celebrated in this easy-to-read story about a cat who seeks shelter on a snowy day. Shivering, Cat jumps into the basement window of a small apartment building. As Cat makes his way up to a top-floor garret, Dog gives Cat a book, Rabbit gives him a plant, Bird gives him a painting, and Elephant gives him a hot drink. Cat is happy! Everyone is happy! Cutaway views of the building with each character cozy in his apartment and constructively occupied--reading, painting, tending plants, and playing a piano--will fascinate new readers. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level B.
"The simple story and very limited vocabulary combine with cheerfully cluttered illustrations to create an engaging easy reader."—The Horn Book
"Cutaway illustrations throughout provide an intriguing peek at all the floors of this veritable zoo of a house. There is much to look at and wonder about in this lovely, fun story, complete with a subtle message about kindness."—Booklist
"Plenty of visual cues, lots of repetition and a clear story arc make this a perfect choice for beginning readers—and parents pressed for time will likely be happy to find such a short, sweet read-aloud."—Kirkus Reviews
"Three-word sentences allow beginning readers to connect with the action of the story while the bright spreads provide lots of opportunities for discussion. Repetitive sentence structure and an engaging, simple story with colorful illustrations offer incentive for new readers to develop their reading skills."—School Library Journal
Steve Henry studied illustration and graphic design at the Pratt Institute and has had his artwork featured in the New York Times, TIME, and New York magazine. This is his first book for Holiday House. He lives in New York City.
The joys of giving and receiving are celebrated in this easy-to-read story about a cat who seeks shelter on a snowy day. Shivering, Cat jumps into the basement window of a small apartment building. As Cat makes his way up to a top-floor garret, Dog gives Cat a book, Rabbit gives him a plant, Bird gives him a painting, and Elephant gives him a hot drink. Cat is happy! Everyone is happy! Cutaway views of the building with each character cozy in his apartment and constructively occupied--reading, painting, tending plants, and playing a piano--will fascinate new readers. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level B.
Reviews
"The simple story and very limited vocabulary combine with cheerfully cluttered illustrations to create an engaging easy reader."—The Horn Book
"Cutaway illustrations throughout provide an intriguing peek at all the floors of this veritable zoo of a house. There is much to look at and wonder about in this lovely, fun story, complete with a subtle message about kindness."—Booklist
"Plenty of visual cues, lots of repetition and a clear story arc make this a perfect choice for beginning readers—and parents pressed for time will likely be happy to find such a short, sweet read-aloud."—Kirkus Reviews
"Three-word sentences allow beginning readers to connect with the action of the story while the bright spreads provide lots of opportunities for discussion. Repetitive sentence structure and an engaging, simple story with colorful illustrations offer incentive for new readers to develop their reading skills."—School Library Journal
Author
Steve Henry studied illustration and graphic design at the Pratt Institute and has had his artwork featured in the New York Times, TIME, and New York magazine. This is his first book for Holiday House. He lives in New York City.
