Book Description hardcover. Condition: new. Wohnoutka, Mike (illustrator). Illustrated. Product DescriptionWinner of the 2021 Theodor Seuss Geisel AwardMove over Spot Spoofing classic primers Max the Dog talks back to the book in a twist that will have fans of funny early readers howlingSee Max Max is not a catMax is a dog But much to Maxs dismay the book keeps instructing readers to see the cat How can Max get through to the book that he is a DOG In a trio of stories for beginning readers author David LaRochelle introduces the excitable Max who lets the book know in irresistibly emphatic dialogue that the text is not to his liking Illustrator Mike Wohnoutka hilariously depicts the pups reactions to the narrator and to the wacky cast of characters who upend Maxsand readersexpectations as the three stories build to an immensely satisfying conclusion Hooray Max hoorayFrom School Library JournalKGr 2Who is running the show in this delightfully humorous easy reader The first line of text large black font on a white verso page is See the cat On the recto page a yellow dog proudly declares in speech bubble text I am not a cat I am a dog As descriptors of the cat accumulate dog Max grows more and more indignant until indeed a cat does appear and the text See the red dog is paired with redcheeked Max admitting I am so embarrassed In the second story the omniscient narrator begins See the snake as Max resignedly responds Here we go again The jig is up however as Max cleverly averts the dangerous snake by using a pencil to write in a different ending In the third story Max takes control by threatening to leave the book when the narrator again tries to manipulate him Cartoonstyle illustrations expertly support a text with repetition and simple sentences As Max progresses from confused to canny to competent children will find a reflection of their own reading journey as well as amusement at the metafictive aspect of a dog wrestling with a book VERDICT This humorous selfreferential fourth walldemolishing easy reader features a dog who seems to be at the mercy of the storytelleror is heRamarie Beaver formerly at Plano PL TXac Copyright 2011 Library Journals LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source Inc No redistribution permittedReviewSardonic cartoon drawings and the play on words cleverly elevate the repetitive DickandJane pattern to include humor and suspense Children who are frequently subject to the control of others will delight in seeing Max mirror their emotions and turn the tables Kids will cheer for the affronted Max in this wellcrafted early reader with surprising outcomesKirkus Reviews starred reviewWith short simple words and a keen sense of comedic timing LaRochelle sets up this battle of wits but leaves space for Wohnoutka to work his magic The expressive gouache illustrations bring the characters to life deliver much of the books humor and create a blissfully happy ending for Max Using the predictability of traditional easy reader books as a springboard to laughoutloud moments this book is a rewarding choice for kids tackling the notsoeasy task of learning to readBooklist starred reviewThe sharp humor and expressive highly distilled gouache cartooning offer opportunities for lots of giggles but the real joy of this standout beginning reader comes from watching a genuine underdog speak his truthPublishers Weekly starred reviewCartoonstyle illustrations expertly support a text with repetition and simple sentences As Max progresses from confused to canny to competent children will find a reflection of their own reading journey as well as amusement at the metafictive aspect of a dog wrestling with a bookThis humorous selfreferential fourth walldemolishing easy reader features a dog who seems to be at the mercy of the storytelleror is heSchool Library Journal starred reviewShort sentences carry a steady rhythm with word repetition scaffolding langu. Seller Inventory # BKZN9781536204278
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Book Description Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Wohnoutka, Mike (illustrator). See the Cat: Three Stories about a Dog 0.8. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781536204278
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Wohnoutka, Mike (illustrator). Brand New!. Seller Inventory # 1536204277
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Wohnoutka, Mike (illustrator). Hardcover. Winner of the 2021 Theodor Seuss Geisel AwardMove over, Spot. . . . Spoofing classic primers, Max the Dog talks back to the book in a twist that will have fans of funny early readers howling.See Max. Max is not a catMax is a dog. But much to Maxs dismay, the book keeps instructing readers to see the cat. How can Max get through to the book that he is a DOG? In a trio of stories for beginning readers, author David LaRochelle introduces the excitable Max, who lets the book know in irresistibly emphatic dialogue that the text is not to his liking. Illustrator Mike Wohnoutka hilariously depicts the pups reactions to the narrator and to the wacky cast of characters who upend Maxsand readersexpectations as the three stories build to an immensely satisfying conclusion. Hooray, Max, hooray! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781536204278