Hondo & Fabian by Peter McCarty

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Title: Hondo & Fabian

Author: Peter McCarty

Length: 40 pages

Publisher: Square Fish

Classification: Children's Book, Caldecott Honor, Animals

Release Date: June 2007

Source: Paperback (own)

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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. (From GoodReads)

Cutie Pie’s Rating:

What is this book about?

Hondo goes to the beach and Fabian stays home. Fabian plays with the baby and Hondo gets to play with his friend, Fred.

What was your favorite part of the story?

When they said "Goodnight Baby".

Why did you like it?

 Because I think they both said it at the same time. And it is cute. The dog and cat both saying goodnight to a baby.

Is there anything you didn't like about this book?

No.

Do you like the illustrations?

Yes. 

Who do you think will like this book?

Everyone that likes cats and dogs. 

My Rating:

A cute book. I like that even though Hondo and Fabian are not going to the same place, they are having similar adventures.
Hondo goes to the beach and plays with Fred. They dive in the water, have fun, and he wishes he could eat.
While Hondo is at the beach Fabian is at home. He plays with the baby, dives for the door, has his own fun, and wishes he could eat a turkey sandwich. Then Hondo comes home and they have dinner. They go to their favorite places near each other and go to sleep.
It is a cute way to show that even though they are different, they have similarities.

The illustrations are adorable.

Wonderful book for children that like cats and dogs. It is a very quick read. I think younger children will enjoy the story more. 

A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

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Title: A Color of His Own
Author: Leo Lionni
Length: Approx. 32 pages
Publisher: Scholastic INC.
Classification: Children's Book, Animals
Source: Paperback (own)






Cutie Pie's Rating:

What is this book about?

The chameleon finding a friend and finding his own color.

What was your favorite part of the story?

When he found a friend. And they stood side by side together. Everywhere they went they stayed together, side by side. 

Why did you like it?

Because it shows them being true friends.

Do you like the illustrations?

Yes. I liked them a lot. 

Who do you think would like this book?

Everyone.


My Rating:

I think this is a cute story.
It starts off telling us colors of different animals and how animals have their own color.
Then we meet the chameleon. And learn that they change colors a lot.
But this chameleon decides that he wants to be his own color too. (Basically he doesn't like the fact that he changes colors based on his surroundings.)
So he decides to chill on a leaf so he can remain green.
But he doesn't take into account that colors of leaves change with the seasons. So he changes too.
And he becomes sad.
He then comes across another chameleon and is told about how no matter what they do, they will always change colors.
But this chameleon says that they could stay together, and they will then be able to change colors together.
And they do.

I think it a cute story about a chameleon who is trying to make sense of himself and wants to find a way to be the color he wants. I feel that it shows that the color you are, doesn't make up who you are. I also feel that it shows that it is okay to be different. Also, you don't have to go through life alone. I liked that the chameleon was able to find friendship and they could share being different together.

I like the illustrations as well. The chameleon is cute and I like the colors look like watercolors.

I would recommend this book to younger kids.