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Candlewick (2008), Edition: 0, Hardcover, 48 pages
Description
Houndsley loves the quiet of the first snow of winter, but Catina does not enjoy being snowed in. What about all her plans for the day? With pretending, books, games, creativity, and some time to dream, Houndsley helps Catina let go of her worries and enjoy the snowy day.
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1505-229
User reviews
LibraryThing member frood42
Two friends, Houndsley and Catina, find themselves snowed in after a huge snowstorm. They spend the day playing games, reading poetry, preparing for their concert and appreciating the quiet stillness the snow brings. The story about two friends with different temperaments is sweet, and the cymbal
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playing neighbor gives it some humor, as does Catina's amusing cat-like vanity (she worries that she will not be able to get her whiskers curled). The narrative's peaceful tone reflects the quiet calm after a large snowfall that is central to the tale. The illustrations are pleasant; shades of blue, purple and white are used for outdoor scenes, conveying the chilly coldness of the snow, while the inside walls of Houndsley's house are yellow and orange, conveying the cozy warmth of the indoors. The animals are adorably drawn-- Catina resembles a fuzzy kitten-- with expressive faces. The story, however, does not really have much of a conflict for resolution and as a result meanders somewhat, and some young readers might not be drawn into the plot. However, the animals have strong appeal, the activities the friends participate in will remind kids of fun snow days, and the overall end result is a nice winter tale. For first and second graders. Show Less
LibraryThing member paulavev
As the first snowfall of winter dances around them, Houndsley and Catina seek imaginative ways to make the most of the day before them. At first anxious and uneasy of how the storm will disrupt their plans, Catina is soon pacified by the calm, introspective, and reflective Houndsley who helps his
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dear friend to see the serenity and beauty of the quiet time. Consisting of forty-two pages divided among three moderate chapters (titled in the table of contents), this easy reader book is chocked full of sight words along with more complex vocabulary, intricate dialog, and colorful metaphors. Descriptive language conveys the atmosphere of each scene, which is further enhanced by an array of colorful, cool-toned illustrations. Whimsical, somewhat abstract images portrayed through painting and collage envelope the text—and the reader—in dream-like visual representations. With its emphasis on friendship, imagination, and a childlike appreciation for nature, this peaceful tale will appeal to a wide range of young readers as well as their adult counterparts. Show Less
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
Sorta Zen. If you're snowed in and can't do what you planned, enjoy the chance to write bad poems and read them to each other, and make snow animals, and share ginger tea.... I don't know what kinds of kids like this series, but this adult loves it.
Awards
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades K-2 — 2010)
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Physical description
48 p.; 6.02 x 0.39 inches
ISBN
0763633844 / 9780763633844