{"product_id":"houndsley-and-catina-and-the-quiet-time-isbn-9780763668631","title":"Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Fully suits newly independent readers.” —\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first snow of winter has fallen, and Houndsley is very happy, as he loves the quiet time. Catina does not like the quiet time, however, and she does not enjoy being snowed in. What about all her plans for the day? What if their evening concert has to be canceled? With a bit of pretending, a few books and board games, a flourish of creativity, and some time to dream, Houndsley helps Catina let go of her worries and enjoy the snowy day, wherever it might take them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCandlewick Sparks are perfect for the newly independent reader:\u003cbr\u003e* Award-winning stories by top authors \u0026amp; illustrators\u003cbr\u003e* Short, engaging chapters\u003cbr\u003e* Vibrant illustrations\u003cbr\u003e* Welcoming design\u003cbr\u003e* Rich vocabularyGentle,   whimsical humor.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese   endearing characters shine in this gentle and reflective read.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelicate   watercolors capture the delight of a wintry day, and Howe’s on-target   portrayal of friends who get along despite bumps along the way make this   special.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead   this with a beginning reader before that first beautiful and sometimes   frustrating snow day.\u003cbr\u003e—Chicago Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good   book for a child beginning to read chapter books and has some good ideas for   activities for children stuck indoors.\u003cbr\u003e—San Antonio ExpressNews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatercolor   vignettes of cozy domestic interiors give way to expansive snowy vistas...   third entry in a series that calls to mind the enduring friendship between   Arnold Lobel’s famous Frog and Toad\u003cbr\u003e—Washington Post\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGentle   story…watercolor vignettes…third entry in a series that calls to mind the   enduring friendship between Arnold Lobel’s famous Frog and Toad.\u003cbr\u003e—Washington Post Book World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatercolor   illustrations beautifully complement the story’s peaceful mood. This book   reminds kids and parents alike of the joy to be found in quietly dreaming.\u003cbr\u003e—Washington ParentJames Howe is the author of the first two books about Houndsley and Catina. He has written more than seventy books for young readers,  including the much-lauded BUNNICULA and its sequels. He lives in Yonkers, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarie-Louise Gay is the illustrator of HOUNDSLEY AND CATINA and its sequels, as well as the author and illustrator of many other award-winning\u003cbr\u003echildren’s books, including RAINY DAY MAGIC and the Stella and Sam series. She lives in Montreal.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300007432421,"sku":"NP9780763668631","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763668631.jpg?v=1767729262","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/houndsley-and-catina-and-the-quiet-time-isbn-9780763668631","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}