"See the ghost
scare the cat.
Boo!
It's a ghost!
Help! Help!
Save me!"
Oh, my! Early readers have yet another exceptionally funny and wonderful book to add to their list of favorites. Following their success with See the Cat (2020) and See the Dog (2021), this terrific team is back to inspire kids seeking independence with their reading.
David LaRochelle's humorous and totally accessible text, paired with Mike Wohnoutka's familiar characters will immediately provide all the context young readers need to feel comfortable and competent. There is such support here for their success with text and art that make for plenty of laughs right from the start.
There are three stories; each has an invisible character whose actions create situations that are laugh-out-loud funny. In the first, the ghost is introduced to a dog and cat who respond to its BOO in fear. When it tries to scare the flowers, said ghost receives no response which finally leads to a frightening response from the ghost itself. In the second, it is the wind that wreaks havoc and humor for the cat, the dog, the tree and the written words. Luckily, the wind is able to repair the damage it has wrought. In the final story, a too-small-to-see fairy uses her mischievous ways to create concern for the dog, the cat, and the wind. With a little help from her magic wand, she is able to make amends and allow for a splendid afternoon together. Bravo!
This is such fun to read, no matter the reader's age. It certainly leaves me wondering what is next for this winning team.
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