Copyright Date:
2022
Edition Date:
2021
Release Date:
02/08/22
Illustrator:
Atteberry, Kevan,
Pages:
80 pages
ISBN:
0-8234-4856-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-8234-4856-2
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2021036845
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
Gr 24 Andy has two pets: Simon, the cat, and dog Baxter. But dog and cat have never met before Andy's mom goes out of town for a few days. That means Andy and Simon will have a sleepover at Andy's dad's house where Baxter lives. Rather than just writing letters back and forth, as they have in previous installments, feline and canine will also meet face-to-face. The personalities of snobbish Simon and eager, naïve Baxterdubbed "Beast" by Simonand their friends shine through in letters that describe the goings-on. Irritated by the break in his routine, Simon escapes through a screen. Since he can't get into his own home, he tries staying with friends. Not surprisingly, none seems to suit. Beast's earnest pleas for the cat to return, which Simon does before a storm hits, are full of misspellings that are seen corrected at the end of the story. Simon and Baxter wind up having a good sleepover. Illustrations enhance the humor and reinforce the temperament of each character. The format used is the same as in the three previous books about these corresponding critters, though each stands alone. VERDICT A useful, entertaining addition for schools and libraries to share with children who enjoy a different kind of emerging reader book. Maria B. Salvadore
A stuck-up cat and a good-natured dog are pen pals from a distance, until a disastrous sleepover brings them together in this playful illustrated chapter book told in letters.
Andy has two pets and two houses: a cat, Simon, at his mom’s house and a dog, Baxter, at his dad’s house. But when Andy’s mom goes on a business trip, Simon must spend a few nights at Andy’s dad’s house. A sleepover with the beast? Simon says, "No, thank you."
Baxter, on the other hand, is sooooo excited to play together. He and Simon can go on walks! Stay up late! Eat liver treats! He can’t wait to finally meet his pen pal in person. What could go wrong?
The big introduction does NOT go well for these wildly different pets. Simon is so desperate to get back home to his quiet, clean oasis that he escapes through a basement window. Can Baxter convince him to return before Andy notices his beloved cat is gone?
This funny and heartwarming collaboration between Geisel Honor and Edgar Award–winning author Dori Hillestad Butler and bestselling illustrator Kevan Atteberry is a tribute to the love of a good pet—and the joy found in new friendship. With nine chapters and adorable full-color illustrations on every spread, the series is a perfect read for parents to share with kids.
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