Copyright Date:
2023
Edition Date:
2023
Release Date:
12/05/23
Illustrator:
Leal, Luisa,
Pages:
44 pages
ISBN:
Publisher: 1-338-86560-9 Perma-Bound: 0-8000-4941-1
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-1-338-86560-8 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-4941-6
Dewey:
E
Dimensions:
19 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Wed Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
PreS-Gr 1— Best buddies create all kinds of chaos around the house. Scratch the cat likes to have fun, but Sniff the dog often gets the raw end of the deal. As Scratch unrolls the toilet paper in the bathroom shouting, "Spin!" "Faster, faster!," Sniff ends up wrapped like a mummy. In the backyard Sniff loves chasing his own tail, but Scratch has other ideas and grabs the dog's tail to win the game. When the rascally kitty steals Sniff's beloved rubber ducky, sending it flying up on the curtain rod in the living room, Scratch must make amends and retrieve the toy. Oh no! Now Scratch is stuck. Three short stories follow the adventures of an obliging dog and a mischievous cat as they navigate a not quite equitable friendship. Speech balloons contain simple dialogue in this beginning reader graphic novel. Short sentences move the narration along, and word and phrase repetition create an accessible early reading experience. The boldly drawn protagonists and clear large typeface are set against a simple background of soft and saturated colors to further aid reading comprehension. Cartoon motion lines animate the action. VERDICT Young pet lovers will giggle as the dog figures out that the cat never plays fair. A fun addition for early reader collections.— Sarah Webb
Sniff and Scratch work together to rescue a well-loved stuffed animal, in this laugh-out-loud, full-color book perfect for beginning readers!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!
Best friends Sniff and Scratch love to play together! Across three giggle-inducing short stories, Sniff and Scratch have fun with toilet paper, they enjoy chasing each others tails, and they snuggle with Sniffs stuffed duck.
These laugh-out-loud, pet-themed stories -- with color-coded speech bubbles and easy-to-read text throughout -- are perfect for new readers!