Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time / Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk

Written by James Howe

Narrated by Peter Pamela Rose

An intimate and realistic look at friendship is the theme of this beginning chapter-book series.

Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time: “Sometimes dreaming is even better than making plans” says Houndsley, as he enjoys the quiet time brought about by a major snowstorm. At first, his friend Catina frets about being snowed in and missing the concert scheduled for that evening. But, as the snowfall continues, she begins to accept whatever the day brings in this gentle reminder for everyone about the importance of taking time out.

Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk: Houndsley and Catina have different ideas about what makes their adventures fun. And, once again, the very different friends find resourceful ways to work through their differences and still enjoy each other’s company!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Live Oak Media
• Release date: Jan 1, 2011
• ISBN: 9781430112761

James Howe

James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children’s literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the nationwide antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe’s books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.