Taiko on a Windy Night
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Book Overview
Join this prowling cat as he explores his neighborhood at night. "The wind cried adventure, the moon shone mystery." "Come back soon," the girl calls as Taiko rushes over the fence and down the sidewalk. His eyes shine with excitement. His ears twitch with anticipation. New smells. New experiences. He hears the girl calling him to come back. Not yet. It's too soon. He ambles along after an old raccoon, when suddenly he's stopped by a growling dog. Again, the girl steps out into the windy night and calls for Taiko. Now, with a mrrow, of welcome he comes out of hiding and into her arms. Inside, Taiko curls up on the sleeping girl's bed and purrs himself to sleep. Sally Derby's poetic text and Kate Kiesler's luminous illustrations capture both the wild mystery of night and the safety and comfort of home.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:080506401X
ISBN13:9780805064018
Release Date:May 2001
Publisher:Henry Holt & Company
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 9.3" x 8.3"
Age Range:3 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
Customer Reviews
1 rating
pretty good, but rate it PG?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book answers the child's question, "Where does kitty go when we let him out at night?" The book is illustrated wonderfully in dark colors, and the text is appropriate to those illustrations.My only concern is that the book might be a little scary for younger readers or listeners. Taiko, the cat, goes on some rather realistic adventures, including staring down a strange dog and dodging a car on the street. You won't want a young child worrying excessively about the family pet, so be sure and read over it yourself beforehand. It's a great read for the right audience otherwise.
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