Cat Got a Lot An I Like to Read Book Author:Steve Henry This warm story about a cat who goes looking for a fish and winds up with a lot more celebrates friendship and generosity. Cat wants a fish. He ventures out in search of one and comes across a horn in the window of a music shop that he thinks his neighbor Elephant might like, so Cat buys it. Cat's search for a fish continues when he encounters a... more » bookstore. Certainly bookworm Dog would enjoy a new book, so Cat buys him one. Cat's sweep of generosity continues as he buys presents for all his friends. In his surge of excitement to give everyone their new gifts, Cat almost forgets to get himself a fish! When Cat returns home and presents his friends with their new things they are all very happy, which for Cat, is the greatest happiness of all.A companion to HAPPY CAT: An I Like to ReadŽ Book.About the Series
I Like to ReadŽ books are picture books written and illustrated so that even the newest reader can enjoy a satisfying, quality literary experience. The books in the series are written at kindergarten and early first grade reading levels.
"These books deftly combine text and art to create a positive experience for new readers."?School Library Journal
"This series dares to make entertaining reads from short texts and familiar vocabulary"?Kirkus Reviews
"Each one makes the hard world of learning to read enough fun to encourage children at this critical developmental moment to try another one."?Vicky Smith, Children's and YA Editor at Kirkus Reviews« less