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The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC’s (the Hard Way)
CCBC Review:
A little red cat running away from home is chased by an alligator, bear, chicken, and dragon. And that’s only the first four pages of a tale that continues through the remaining 22 letters of the alphabet. Tension and comedy come equally into play as the cat and his retinue ice skate, swing through a jungle, climb over mountains, take a restroom break, and encounter a unicorn. Suspense, humor, and reconciliation are packed into a nearly wordless story that requires readers to use visual cues to work out the word associated with each consecutive letter of the alphabet. A final page delivers all 26 words for those who appreciate a little help. ©2017 Cooperative Children's Book CenterIllustrated by Patrick McDonnell
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-7
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subject:
Alphabet Books
Publisher:
Little, Brown
Publish Year: 2017
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9780316502467
CCBC Location: Picture Book, McDonnell