{"product_id":"see-the-dog-three-stories-about-a-cat-isbn-9781536216295","title":"See the Dog: Three Stories About a Cat","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat happens when a cat tries to be a dog? With this second wry primer, the creators of \u003ci\u003eSee the Cat \u003c\/i\u003ereturn to demonstrate that standing in for a friend can be trickier than expected.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dog is sick today, but have no fear—the cat is happy to take his place! But when the book (who is very bossy) tells her to dig a hole, the dirt-averse cat finds a way to accomplish the task while keeping her fur pristine. And when the book demands that she fetch a stick (in the water!) or guard a sheep (from a wolf!), the cat responds in very un-doglike ways. Can the book and the cat reach a happy ending? With simple, repetitive phrases and tongue-in-cheek humor, this spoof on a classic early reader pits a well-meaning but slightly dramatic cat against a highly persistent book in a comical battle of wits that will have kids yowling.Gouache illustrations capture the hilarity and readers will enjoy the three vignettes that provide a complete narrative arc of Cat’s day subbing in for Dog. . . . Using \u003cb\u003esimple language, humorous speech bubbles, and laugh-out loud funny illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e ­LaRochelle has another winning early chapter book that readers will enjoy having read to them as well as conquering on their own.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe playful rebellion against the repetitive Dick-and-Jane pattern makes for \u003cb\u003enonstop, rip-roaring fun\u003c\/b\u003e. Using around 130 words and their variants, the careful yet deliciously over-the-top writing keeps the text accessible yet engaging. Wohnoutka’s full-color cartoon illustrations hilariously accentuate the cat’s histrionics. While most illustrations appear solely on the recto, a few well-placed double-page spreads add some delightful surprises. . . . See this book fly off the shelves.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe subversion of the static text with contradicting or simply goofy visuals cleverly brings the story to a meta level, but youngsters can still hone their burgeoning skills on the narrator’s direct, simple sentences. Fans of See the Cat will be delighted to see the cat here, as will readers of Willems’ We Are in a Book! (BCCB 10\/10) and Scieszka’s Battle Bunny (BCCB 12\/13).\u003cbr\u003e—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seemingly straightforward text sets up the wonderfully comical gouache illustrations. . . A \u003cb\u003ewell-designed, irresistibly funny\u003c\/b\u003e sequel for beginning readers.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaRochelle's few but hilarious words and Wohnoutka's \u003cb\u003echeery illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e are a winning combination.\u003cbr\u003e—The Star Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly readers will eagerly recite and then read these total hoots again and again\u003c\/b\u003e, which is the goal.\u003cbr\u003e—Arkansas-Democrat Gazette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003eclever \u003c\/b\u003epremise, a rollicking pace and exuberant illustrations make ‘See the Dog’ a must-see choice.\u003cbr\u003e—The Florida Times-Union\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sprightly fun is creatively written using simple text, making this \u003cb\u003ea must-have confidence-builder for early readers \u003c\/b\u003ewith a keen sense of humor.\u003cbr\u003e—The Toledo Blade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith repetition and lots of silliness, this book is \u003cb\u003esure to become a treasured favorite\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—Brightly\u003cb\u003eDavid LaRochelle\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eIsle of You\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jaime Kim, and \u003ci\u003eHow to Apologize \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSee the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka. See David LaRochelle in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Wohnoutka\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated more than thirty books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eHow to Apologize \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSee the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eboth by David LaRochelle. He is also the author-illustrator of several picture books, including the Croc \u0026amp; Turtle series. See Mike Wohnoutka in Minneapolis.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302285168869,"sku":"NP9781536216295","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536216295.jpg?v=1767736295","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/see-the-dog-three-stories-about-a-cat-isbn-9781536216295","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}