Hondo and Fabian
(Caldecott Honor Book)
Published on 1. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-0-312-36747-3 (ISBN)
Description
Hondo the dog has a fun day at the beach while Fabian the cat stays home.
" Wake up, Hondo. Time to go!"
Hondo will have an adventure.
Fabian will stay home.
A dog named Hondo and his friend Fred are going to the beach for a day of excitement. Fabian the cat is left behind at home to play with the baby. Who will cause more trouble? And who will have more fun?
Peter McCarty's exquisite illustrations and understated wit turn an ordinary day in the lives of two pets into a rare delight.
Hondo and Fabian is a 2002 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and Notable Children's Book of the Year, and a 2003 Caldecott Honor Book.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 3 to 6 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
132 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-312-36747-3 (9780312367473)
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Persons
Peter McCarty has been writing and illustrating picture books since graduating from The School of Visual Arts in 1992. Little Bunny on the Move, Hondo and Fabian, Moon Plane, Jeremy Draws a Monster, Henry in Love, Chloe, and Bunny Dreams are among his favorites. His books have won many awards over the years including the Caldecott Honor for Hondo and Fabian. Peter grew up in a big family and has been drawing pictures out of his bedroom since he was four years old, and he has never stopped. He draws with pens, inks, and watercolors.