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Dear Beast: The Pet Parade Hardcover – Illustrated, February 2, 2021

by Dori Hillestad Butler (Author), Kevan Atteberry (Illustrator)
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A snobby cat and a good-natured dog fight over the chance to dress up with their owner in this playful illustrated chapter book series told in letters.

It's time for the annual city pet parade! Only one pet can win first place . . . Simon the cat has always hated wearing costumes, so he decides it's okay for Andy's new dog, Baxter, to march with Andy instead. This way, Simon gets to avoid a costume and keep his dignity.

But when Baxter keeps the costume plans a secret, Simon changes his mind. His boy Andy needs him! Who knows what trouble Baxter is up to? That beast can't be trusted--and it's Simon's job to save the day.

This funny and heartwarming collaboration between Geisel Honor and Edgar Award-winning author Dori Hillestad Butler and bestselling illustrator Kevan Atteberry is a tribute to the love of a good pet. With eight chapters and adorable full-color illustrations on every spread, the series is purr-fect for parents to share with their beginning readers.

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  1. Reading age
    6 - 9 years
  2. Book 2 of 4
    Dear Beast
  3. Print length
    80 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 4
  6. Dimensions
    6.27 x 0.5 x 9.29 inches
  7. Publisher
    Holiday House
  8. Publication date
    February 2, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    0823444937
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0823444939
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"An engaging romp and an introduction to epistolary fiction."—Booklist

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Everything's going great for Baxter!

He's got a new home, with an awesome boy named Andy, and can't wait to make new friends!

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His boy has a new pet.

Even worse . . . it's a dog.

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Cat-lovers and dog people alike will love this hilarious new series from award-winning author Dori Hillestad Butler, about a jealous cat, a joyous dog, and the boy who has no idea that his two pets are secret pen-pals.

"A tale begging for the treat of a sequel."—School Library Journal, Starred Review

Portrayed as a series of letters between cool-cat Simon and enthusiastic but not-so-neat writer Baxter-- plus the neighborhood animals, including Edgar Allan Crow, Bubbles the fish, and of course the mustachioed mollusk who carries the Snail Mail-- this cheerful series is perfect for young readers transitioning to chapter books, and will inspire budding writers who (like Baxter!) are still working on their spelling.

Kevan Atteberry's bright, funny illustrations bring the whole cast of characters to life, adding humor to every page!

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About the Author

Dori Butler is an award-winning author of mysteries and books for all ages, including the King and Kayla series and the Haunted Library series. She is a two-time Geisel Honor recipient, an Edgar Award winner, and has been nominated for children's choice awards in 19 states. Dori lives in Washington with her husband and their very large dog, Mouse. Visit her online at www.kidswriter.com!

Kevan Atteberry is an illustrator who has written and/or illustrated many books for children, including Ghost Cat, which received a starred review in Booklist, and Tickle Monster. One of his biggest claims to fame is that he created Clippy, the animated paperclip helper in Microsoft Office. Kevan lives in the Seattle area. Visit him on the web at www.kevanatteberry.com!

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holiday House; Illustrated edition (February 2, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823444937
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823444939
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.27 x 0.5 x 9.29 inches
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Dori Hillestad Butler has always wanted to be an author. She wrote her first novel when she was in sixth grade. She wrote it to find out if she could write a novel, and because she needed extra credit in her English class. Her dream of becoming a published author came true in 1997, with the publication of The Great Tooth Fairy Rip-Off. She's gone on to publish more than 35 additional books for children.

Her books have been appeared on children's choice award lists in 18 different states. Trading Places with Tank Talbott won the Maryland Children's Choice Award in 2007. And The Buddy Files: Case of the Lost Boy won the 2011 Edgar Award for best Juvenile Mystery.

Dori has also been a ghostwriter for the Sweet Valley Twins, Unicorn Club and Boxcar Children series, and a children's book reviewer for several publications. She's published numerous short stories, plays and educational materials, and has served as the Iowa Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators' Regional Advisor.

She grew up in southern Minnesota and now lives in Coralville, Iowa with her husband, son, dog and cat. She visits schools and leads writing workshops all over the country.

For more information, visit her website at www.kidswriter.com.

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EJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Second book in super fun series for the very young up to early readers!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021
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I love everything about this series. All the characters are awesome, as is the word play and the letters bouncing back and forth between all of them. I love the enhanced "Snail" bit in this one. The whole concept is so fun and a super story choice for the very young to early readers!
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Wendy
5.0 out of 5 stars If an animal writes a letter, it results in fun!
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2021
Dear reader, did you know that some pets and animals in backyards and front yards write letters to each other? They are very nice letters, as you can see for yourself in Dear Beast. How do they deliver their notes? Often by the efforts of snail mail.

Hip hip hooray for the pet parade. Andy has marched in the parade several times. He dresses up in costume. Simon his pet cat has paraded with him, not because he wants to but because Andy wants him to. This year Simon writes Baxter the pet dog a letter. This fun dog loves to play. He is nicknamed Beast. Simon's letter is an invitation for Beast to join Andy this year. That way Simon will not have to dress in costume and go. Will Beast accept? Or will he have a bone to pick?

In a back and forth of letters, preparations for this year's costume parade get started. There is much excitement and curiosity. Simon writes Beast that he wants to know more, but details drag. The cat decides to investigate among Andy's other pet animals and even animals in the yard. They are very clever with their animal instincts in the different ways they uncover clues and write back with their information about what they think is happening.

At the heart of this story is how much the animals love their boy Andy. They want his parade to be a happy one. Their love is matched by the love Andy feels for all the animals, and how he enjoys special and different times with them. The letters between the animals are all so funny. They like to joke and laugh and tease. Each letter writer puts their own personality into what they write. And through it all you can read between the lines to recognize how much the animals care for each other too. They are a community.

By the time you finish reading Dear Beast, you'll want to sit and write a letter of your own to a pet or to an animal you know in your neighborhood. There aren't as many letters now as there used to be, but a letter is a wonderful way to make someone else feel good. Maybe you can be one of us who make more letters in the world.

Illustrations by Kevan Atteberry are truly a delight on every page. They picture each character with such expression. The pictures of each of the letters show hints about the character doing the writing. Seeing the illustrations enhances the fun of the story.

The Pet Parade is the second of three books in the adorable Dear Beast series by Award winning children's Author Dori Hillestad Butler. Her own grandkitty Simon was the inspiration behind the character in this series. You'll see more on her website on this and the 55 children's books she's written. There are wonderful resources too for teachers, parents, and others with children in their lives. There's fun information for kids too. They can even write a letter online to some of the characters.
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