Caleb & Kate

by William Steig

Paperback, 1977

Status

Available

Call number

[E]

Collection

Publication

Scholastic Book Services (1977)

Description

When Caleb finds himself transformed into a dog and is unable to tell his wife his true identity, he decides to become her companion.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
Nice story, some lovely writing.  I just love the beginning:  Caleb the carpenter and Kate the weaver loved each other, but not every single minute."  After the quarrel, Caleb goes for a walk: "... grew leg-weary, and, lying down to rest for just a moment, was overcome with all the greenness and
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slipped into a green sleep."  Too sophisticated for the diaper set, I think... but short for young readers, so I'm not sure what age I'd recommend it to."
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Language

Physical description

32 p.; 27 cm

Pages

32
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