Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time : Candlewick Sparks - James Howe

Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time

Candlewick Sparks

By: James Howe, Marie-Louise Gay (Illustrator)

Paperback | 24 September 2013

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"Fully suits newly independent readers." -Kirkus Reviews

Candlewick Sparks are perfect for the newly independent reader: - Award-winning stories by top authors & illustrators - Short, engaging chapters - Vibrant illustrations - Welcoming design - Rich vocabulary Candlewick Sparks are sure to ignite a lifelong love of reading.

About the Author

James Howe is the acclaimed author of more than seventy books for young readers, including the much-lauded Bunnicula and its sequels. James completed a degree in theatre studies at Boston University and moved to New York City, where he worked as an actor, model, director and literary agent. Encouraged by his late wife Deborah, he began writing children s books in the 1970s, and together they created Bunnicula, which won the Dorothy Canfield Fisher and the Nene.
Industry Reviews
Gentle, whimsical humor.
--School Library Journal (starred review)

These endearing characters shine in this gentle and reflective read.
--Kirkus Reviews

Delicate watercolors capture the delight of a wintry day, and Howe's on-target portrayal of friends who get along despite bumps along the way make this special.
--Booklist

Read this with a beginning reader before that first beautiful and sometimes frustrating snow day.
--Chicago Tribune

A good book for a child beginning to read chapter books and has some good ideas for activities for children stuck indoors.
--San Antonio ExpressNews

Watercolor vignettes of cozy domestic interiors give way to expansive snowy vistas... third entry in a series that calls to mind the enduring friendship between Arnold Lobel's famous Frog and Toad
--Washington Post

Gentle story...watercolor vignettes...third entry in a series that calls to mind the enduring friendship between Arnold Lobel's famous Frog and Toad.
--Washington Post Book World

Watercolor illustrations beautifully complement the story's peaceful mood. This book reminds kids and parents alike of the joy to be found in quietly dreaming.
--Washington Parent

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