| Dear Beast: Simon Sleeps Over Contributor(s): Butler, Dori Hillestad (Author), Atteberry, Kevan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0823448568 ISBN-13: 9780823448562 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2022 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Chapter Books - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Pets - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2021036845 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (0.35 lbs) 80 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 adog, 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 thebeast? 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 hispen 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 througha 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 newfriendship. With nine chapters and adorable full-color illustrations on everyspread, the series is a perfect read for parents to share with kids. |
