Buster the Very Shy Dog Finds a Kitten

by Lisze Bechtold

Overview

Praise for Buster series: "A good choice for kids just past the easiest reader stage." —Booklist The adventures of  Buster continue in two new easy-to-read stories. In the first, Buster is startled by noises and rustling in the dark space under the porch. Upon discovering a homeless kitten, Buster musters up the courage to help the kitty, despite loud objections and humorous antics from his canine pal Phoebe and two territorial cats. The fun continues in a second story when Buster and Phoebe introduce the kitty to the dog next door, and the four furry friends try to find a game they can all play together. Get set for laugh-out-loud results. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780544336056
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	06/16/2015
Series:	Green Light Readers Level 3
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Lisze Bechtold lives in Pasadena, California.She is an award-winning independent filmmaker and former animator for various studios, including Walt Disney. The idea for this story came from many memories living with the real Buster and Phoebe. For a game starring Buster, visit www.bustertheveryshydog.comfor a game starring Buster.  

Editorial Reviews

"Dog and cat lovers and shy kids everywhere will happily (and successfully) read and reread these stories." —Kirkus —

From the Publisher

2015-03-17
Buster, the big, skittish brown dog, is back and is learning to assert himself (Buster, the Very Shy Dog, 1999, etc.). Buster and Phoebe, best dog friends, hang out together, looking for action. They pounce out of the bushes at the family cats, and Phoebe runs after the tabby. Buster hides under the steps when the calico hisses at him—but he soon rushes out when he discovers a kitten is already there. It's tiny and abandoned, which triggers Buster's nurturing instincts. When Phoebe and the cats turn on the kitten, Buster quietly protects her. Over two chapters, readers see Tilly the kitten slowly welcomed into Buster's house. As little siblings often do, the kitten draws out the older dog. Soon Buster, in his shy way, is doing things he never thought he would do—even catching a scary bug! Buster's wide eyes face each new challenge with nervousness and resolve, just as new readers will face new words and plenty of carefully placed text on each page. Gentle watercolors, outlined lightly in black, easily communicate the animals' emotions, coaxing new readers into the story with humor. Tilly's attempts to join the big-dog games will have readers giggling. Dog and cat lovers and shy kids everywhere will happily (and successfully) read and reread these stories. (Early reader. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews