See the Dog: Three Stories About a Cat

Gouache illustrations capture the hilarity and readers will enjoy the three vignettes that provide a complete narrative arc of Cat’s day subbing in for Dog… . Using simple language, humorous speech bubbles, and laugh-out loud funny illustrations ­LaRochelle has another winning early chapter book that readers will enjoy having read to them as well as conquering on their own.—School Library Journal (starred review)The playful rebellion against the repetitive Dick-and-Jane pattern makes for nonstop, rip-roaring fun. Using around 130 words and their variants, the careful yet deliciously over-the-top writing keeps the text accessible yet engaging. Wohnoutka’s full-color cartoon illustrations hilariously accentuate the cat’s histrionics. While most illustrations appear solely on the recto, a few well-placed double-page spreads add some delightful surprises… . See this book fly off the shelves.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)The subversion of the static text with contradicting or simply goofy visuals cleverly brings the story to a meta level, but youngsters can still hone their burgeoning skills on the narrator’s direct, simple sentences. Fans of See the Cat will be delighted to see the cat here, as will readers of Willems’ We Are in a Book! (BCCB 10⁄10) and Scieszka’s Battle Bunny (BCCB 12⁄13).—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s BooksThe seemingly straightforward text sets up the wonderfully comical gouache illustrations… A well-designed, irresistibly funny sequel for beginning readers.—BooklistLaRochelle’s few but hilarious words and Wohnoutka’s cheery illustrations are a winning combination.—The Star TribuneEarly readers will eagerly recite and then read these total hoots again and again, which is the goal.—Arkansas-Democrat GazetteA clever premise, a rollicking pace and exuberant illustrations make ‘See the Dog’ a must-see choice.—The Florida Times-UnionThe sprightly fun is creatively written using simple text, making this a must-have confidence-builder for early readers with a keen sense of humor.—The Toledo BladeWith repetition and lots of silliness, this book is sure to become a treasured favorite.—Brightly

David LaRochelle is the author of many books for young readers, including Isle of You, illustrated by Jaime Kim, and How to Apologize and See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog, both illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka. David LaRochelle lives in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Mike Wohnoutka has illustrated more than thirty books for young readers, including How to Apologize and See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog, both by David LaRochelle. He is also the author-illustrator of several picture books, including the Croc & Turtle series. Mike Wohnoutka lives in Minneapolis.