{"product_id":"big-cat-9780823435395","title":"Big Cat","description":"\u003cb\u003eBig Cat likes to nap--but his family has other ideas in this Guided Reading Level A story, simple enough for young readers to understand on their own  \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA pair of rowdy siblings wake their furry friend up to play, and proceed to carry him around the house--no matter how the cat feels about it. They love Big Cat, and it's clear Big Cat loves them, too. . . . even if he \u003ci\u003edoesn't \u003c\/i\u003elove flying or playing dress-up. His cartoonishly exagerrated expressions are sure to charm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith five words or less per page, this story is simple enough to be the first book a child reads on their own--and funny enough to become a favorite. Geisel Medalist Ethan Long's illustrations of the big-bellied feline and his enthusiastic human pals bring Big Cat's adventures to life. Big Cat can be fun--and reading can be fun, too  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel A \u003c\/b\u003ebooks, suitable for early kindergarten, are ideal first books for kids to read on their own. One short sentence repeats on every page with one word change per spread. Simple plots are heavily supported by the detailed illustrations. When Level A is mastered, follow up with Level B.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Holiday House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/28\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780823435395\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 7.60w x 0.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2015 pg. 171\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2016 pg. 81\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ethan Long","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43448950489269,"sku":"9780823435395","price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_eaa2ca7b-9cdb-4a2e-9889-484ad7cad3a5.jpg?v=1704214913","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/big-cat-9780823435395","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}