Katie and the Puppy Next Door
Author(s): John Himmelman
Katie is surprised when Ruby, the new puppy next door, comes for a visit. Ruby runs right into Katie's house and starts playing—with Katie's favorite things! She even eats Katie's food! Katie thinks this is terrible, and she chases Ruby away. But Sara Ann is disappointed. She wants Katie to share. She says sharing is fun. But Katie has her doubts about that!
Review(s):
“Katie and Ruby and their kitty friends enjoy themselves; young readers will enjoy them too.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Himmelman's pencil and watercolor illustrations were rendered in soft blues, greens, and purples. Emotions are expressed through the pictures, and sound words appear in different colors and fonts.” —School Library Journal
“* Katie is the very picture of openheartedness, confusion and contrition, and readers will root for her from the very first page.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review on Katie Loves the Kittens
“Himmelman's charming watercolor-and-ink illustrations depict a character sure to earn the affection of young readers.” —School Library Journal on Katie Loves the Kittens
“Delightful . . . gloriously comic.” —The Wall Street Journal on Katie Loves the Kittens
Long-listed Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (2014)
ISBN: 9780805094848