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lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
With the illustration equivalent of morning light sifting through a curtain, Peter McCarty's Hondo and Fabian makes for a cute, easy read about a pet dog and cat. The two certainly have different ideas of fun, though their days have a similar structure. The narrative is overall explanatory and the McCarty seems to take great delight in showing the specifics in his illustrations. Fabian has fun too, says the text--but the illustration shows him clawing the toilet paper rolls. Overall, a fun read that's great for a cozy night or early morning read.
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sducharme's review against another edition
4.0
Remarkable air-brush illustrations complement this soft tender tale of two friends (a dog and a cat) who spend the day apart but engaging in parallel activities.
Caldecott Honor
Caldecott Honor
lirael83's review against another edition
3.0
Another one with lovely artwork, but a dull story. Not even a story really. Bit like a Peter and Susan ladybird book.
beths0103's review against another edition
3.0
The story is quite simplistic, no great morals or lessons to learn from this one, but that's quite all right. Not every book needs to have a teachable moment. Sometimes they just need to put a smile on your face. And this one did.
The illustrations are so soft and lovely that you just want to reach inside and give Hondo and Fabian and pat on the head.
The illustrations are so soft and lovely that you just want to reach inside and give Hondo and Fabian and pat on the head.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
Caldecott Honor Award Winning story book. The art is nice but nothing super amazing. The text is kind of lame. It is a cat and dog story which will please some but did not a whole lot for me.
mrshgwells's review against another edition
5.0
This is probably one of my new favorite children's books. The art is wondeful. Hondo and Fabian (or as my 3 year old calles them...Hono and Fababian) look so fluffy, addorbale and loveable I don't know how you couldn't love them. The story is quick and easy to read. Even my three year old can repeat the words having only heard it a few times. It really is just a cute story.
snowbenton's review against another edition
4.0
the art is beautiful but the story is lackluster compared to the cover flap description
bookslovejenna's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ap1's review against another edition
3.0
It's a cute enough story of two pets, a dog and a cat, and the things they do during the day. The illustrations are soft and pleasant. Text is simple.
bookhero6's review against another edition
4.0
Hondo and Fabian are the goodest of friends. They enjoy curling up in/next to the window. They go on adventures together. There's an interloper. But it all works out in the end.