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Dragon's Fat Cat

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Dragon's Fat Cat by Dav Pilkey is a delightful children's story featuring Dragon, who finds a stray kitten and decides to make it part of his family. As Dragon cares for the kitten, his love and kindness shine through a series of charming adventures and humorous mishaps. The book combines gentle lessons about responsibility and friendship, woven into a tale that young readers will enjoy.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories about friendship and care, perfect for young readers. The delightful illustrations and charming narrative make it a must-read for children who love animals and stories with gentle humour.

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Originally published: New York: Orchard Books, 1992.

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From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humour, and full-colour artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!

When Dragon finds a stray cat in his yard, he brings it inside to escape the cold. He likes living with his new feline friend, but Dragon soon realises that he doesn't know how to take care of it. He doesn't know how to train the cat, what to feed the cat, and what to do about all the yellow puddles the cat leaves behind!

Using his trademark humour and heart, Dav Pilkey illustrates the highs and lows of having a new pet in this tender story about care and responsibility.

This Acorn edition contains brand-new bonus content, including story prompts and how-to-draw pages!

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Dragon's Fat Cat receives praise for its warmth and humour, with characters that are consistently engaging and endearing. The Dragon series is noted for its appeal to early readers, offering both entertainment and accessible prose. Reviewers emphasise its charm and the effective use of humour, making it a rewarding experience for young readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338347463

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

About the Author

When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books -- the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. In the second grade, Dav's teacher ripped up his comics and told him he couldn't spend the rest of his life making silly books. Fortunately, Dav was not a very good listener.

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