The Fire Cat: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 1) FROM THE PUBLISHER
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readersﾽthey could read the story comfortably and not feel overwhelmed by the text. Following suit came such classics as Peggy Parish's Amelia Bedelia series, Lillian Hoban's books about Arthur the monkey, and Syd Hoff's popular Danny and the Dinosaur. Many books in this series are special in the depth of emotion evoked - Little Bear, the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel, and Daniel's Duck by Clyde Bulla, to name a few - and all are enjoyed by children of all ages. Preschool - Grade 1.
SYNOPSIS
Pickles, the cat with the big paws, can't help being bad - he keeps chasing little cats up trees. When his friend Mrs. Goodkind gives him to Joe, the fireman, Pickles decides a firehouse cat is what he wants to be. He tries hard to help the firemen at their jobs, but it isn't until Pickles proves he cares for the other cats that he earns his fire hat - and a seat on the fire truck.
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