Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk: Candlewick Sparks (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780763633851)

A charming tale about paddling past fears with the help of true friends.

Houndsley loves to canoe. Catina loves to ride bikes. But when Houndsley takes Catina out canoeing, she chatters the whole time, drowning out the sounds Houndsley loves, like the call of birds or the plink and plunk of the paddles. And when Catina wants to go biking, Houndsley balks at going, even though Bert says he wants to come along. What is wrong with Catina? And what is wrong with Houndsley? Luckily, with Bert's help, they discover that the things you're afraid of are easier to do with a good friend or two at your side.

Author: James Howe
ISBN-10: 0763633852
ISBN-13: 9780763633851
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 04/14/2009
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 129564 / Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk

Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2009
School Library Journal 05/01/2009 pg. 80
Booklist 05/01/2009 pg. 78
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 355 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
James Howe is the acclaimed author of more than seventy books for young readers, including the Houndsley and Catina series and the much lauded Bunnicula and its sequels. He lives in New York State.

Marie-Louise Gay, illustrator of the Houndsley and Catina series, is the award-winning author and illustrator of many other titles, including Rainy Day Magic and the Stella and Sam series. She lives in Montreal.