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"Rylant's tale reinforces a reassuring message about simple activities and loving families...pleasing sound effects and soothing background music...Beginning readers will surely enjoy..." - Booklist
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"...A great choice for school and public libraries." - School Library Journal
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"Narrator Peter Pamela Rose does everything to enhance this gentle story. With background music and sound effects-pages rustling as Catina writes her book, pots bubbling while Houndsley makes his three-bean chili-and sweet, clever illustrations, the whole package is a serene treat." AudioFile Magazine
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Houndsley worries that he has made his friend Catina sad by admitting that he doesn't know when his birthday is and reminding her that she doesn't know hers either.
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"Sometimes dreaming is even better than making plans" says Houndsley, as he enjoys the quiet time brought about by a major snowstorm. At first, his friend Catina frets about being snowed in and missing the concert scheduled for that evening. But, as the snowfall continues, she begins to accept whatever the day brings - and appreciates the quiet and the chance to dream in this gentle reminder for everyone about the importance of taking time out.
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