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    Where is Catkin?

    Author Janet Lord
    Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
    Paperback
    $7.99 US
    Candlewick | Peachtree
    8.55"W x 11.01"H x 0.15"D   | 6 oz | 102 per carton
    On sale Aug 06, 2013 | 32 Pages | 9781561456840
    Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
    Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell K
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    A cat's curiosity lands him in a tight spot.

    Catkin slithers through the grass, creeps by the pond, and explores a rock pile. Along the way he follows the sounds of animals and insects.

    "Kerik-Kerik." Catkin sees something shiny and small in the thick grass. Catkin hops—but the cricket gets away.

    "Garrump. Garrump." Catkin sees something green and spotted. Catkin leaps—but the frog hops into the water.

    When Catkin hears a rustling by the tree, he climbs up to the highest branch to investigate. But it's a long, long way back down to the ground. "Meeeow. Meeeow." Now who will hear Catkin and rescue him?

    Author Janet Lord's simple, satisfying story of a mischievous cat features cheerful animal sounds and an entertaining seek-and-find element, all richly portrayed in Julie Paschkis's gorgeous illustrations that celebrate the patterns and shapes founds in nature.
    "There are so many ways to engage with this book that multiple readings are in order."—School Library Journal

    "Kids will pick up on the story's mood of both love and adventure."—Booklist

    "The story will entertain very young children, and the artwork will absorb them."—Publishers Weekly

    "Lovely."—Kirkus Reviews
    Janet Lord earned her BA in graphic arts and advertising from Concord University and now works as a graphic designer. She is the author of three picture books, all illustrated by her sister, artist Julie Paschkis. She lives in Pennsylvania.

    Julie Paschkis grew up in Pennsylvania, then attended Cornell University and the School for American Craftsmen at RIT, where she earned a BFA. She taught art to grade-school children for several years while working on her own art and illustration. Julie now works full-time painting, designing textiles, creating commercial illustrations, and illustrating children's books. An award-winning illustrator and author of books for children, she displays her love of pattern and folk art in all of her illustration work. She lives in Seattle, Washington.
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    A cat's curiosity lands him in a tight spot.

    Catkin slithers through the grass, creeps by the pond, and explores a rock pile. Along the way he follows the sounds of animals and insects.

    "Kerik-Kerik." Catkin sees something shiny and small in the thick grass. Catkin hops—but the cricket gets away.

    "Garrump. Garrump." Catkin sees something green and spotted. Catkin leaps—but the frog hops into the water.

    When Catkin hears a rustling by the tree, he climbs up to the highest branch to investigate. But it's a long, long way back down to the ground. "Meeeow. Meeeow." Now who will hear Catkin and rescue him?

    Author Janet Lord's simple, satisfying story of a mischievous cat features cheerful animal sounds and an entertaining seek-and-find element, all richly portrayed in Julie Paschkis's gorgeous illustrations that celebrate the patterns and shapes founds in nature.

    Praise

    "There are so many ways to engage with this book that multiple readings are in order."—School Library Journal

    "Kids will pick up on the story's mood of both love and adventure."—Booklist

    "The story will entertain very young children, and the artwork will absorb them."—Publishers Weekly

    "Lovely."—Kirkus Reviews

    Author

    Janet Lord earned her BA in graphic arts and advertising from Concord University and now works as a graphic designer. She is the author of three picture books, all illustrated by her sister, artist Julie Paschkis. She lives in Pennsylvania.

    Julie Paschkis grew up in Pennsylvania, then attended Cornell University and the School for American Craftsmen at RIT, where she earned a BFA. She taught art to grade-school children for several years while working on her own art and illustration. Julie now works full-time painting, designing textiles, creating commercial illustrations, and illustrating children's books. An award-winning illustrator and author of books for children, she displays her love of pattern and folk art in all of her illustration work. She lives in Seattle, Washington.
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    Julie Paschkis View titles by Julie Paschkis

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