The Cat, the Mouse, and the Neighbor's Dog (Paperback)

Fred Olds

ISBN 10: 1736831240 / ISBN 13: 9781736831243

Published by Editor-911 Books, 2021

Paperback. Cat has a terrible problem. He wants to go outside, play in the grass, and get some fresh air! But Dog, who lives next door, barks loudly and scares him. It always ends in nothing but a terrible spat! Now Cat lives at the window and door, constantly on the lookout for Dog and a moment of peace in his favorite spot--outside.One lucky day, while inside, Cat hears the snap of a mouse trap, and he meets Mouse, who has watched Cat's problem with Dog from afar. Now in quite a problem of his own, Mouse has to do some quick thinking and talking to get out of this trap that he's in. Maybe the smallest of the three creatures can figure out a way to solve everyone's problems--or maybe not.Join Cat, Mouse, and Dog in a lively children's tale of problem solving by master storyteller Fred Olds with rich illustrations by debut illustrator Vivian Brown. It's another rhyming tale of the pets we love and can't live without in Fred's Perky Pet Problems book series for kids. Children will not realize they are learning the important life skill of problem solving which is reinforced with comprehension questions on the last page. Giggle with your child over Cat, Dog, and Mouse! Cat has a terrible problem. Dog scares him and fights with him every time he goes out. One day, a mouse is caught in a trap at Cat's house. To get out of the problem, Mouse does some quick problem solving for Cat--or does he? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781736831243

Synopsis:

Cat has a terrible problem. He wants to go outside, play in the grass, and get some fresh air! But Dog, who lives next door, barks loudly and scares him. It always ends in nothing but a terrible spat! Now Cat lives at the window and door, constantly on the lookout for Dog and a moment of peace in his favorite spot--outside. One lucky day, while inside, Cat hears the snap of a mouse trap, and he meets Mouse, who has watched Cat's problem with Dog from afar. Now in quite a problem of his own, Mouse has to do some quick thinking and talking to get out of this trap that he's in. Maybe the smallest of the three creatures can figure out a way to solve everyone's problems--or maybe not.

Join Cat, Mouse, and Dog in a lively children's tale of problem solving by master storyteller Fred Olds with rich illustrations by debut illustrator Vivian Brown. It's another rhyming tale of the pets we love and can't live without in Fred's Perky Pet Problems book series for kids. Children will not realize they are learning the important life skill of problem solving which is reinforced with comprehension activities on the last page. Giggle with your child over Cat, Dog, and Mouse!

About the Authors: Fred Olds has crafted dozens of stories over the years and has been involved with various writing and critique groups. At 92, he is a devoted husband and proud father and grandfather living in Central Illinois. After retirement from the Postal Service as an electronic technician, he finally has time to concentrate on writing. A true storyteller at heart, his first love is writing children's books with an occasional murder mystery thrown in for a change of pace. Check out his series for kids, Read-Aloud Stories with Fred, The Dog and the Flea (book one of the Perky Pet Problems series), and his first book for adults, The Hobo Who Wasn't, an exciting detective story.

Vivian Brown is a young illustrator and graphic designer, just graduating from college. She has a love for illustration and was very excited for a chance to bring these unique characters--Cat, Mouse, and Dog--to life in her debut picture book. Aside from balancing school and work-life, Vivian also draws in her spare time, managing to fill up more than thirty sketchbooks over the last few years.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Cat, the Mouse, and the Neighbor's Dog (...
Publisher: Editor-911 Books
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Brown, Vivian
Condition: new