Hondo & Fabian

Author: Peter McCarty
Illustrator: Peter McCarty
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Date: 2002
Awards: ALA Notable Children's Books (2003), Caldecott Honor (2003), New York Times Book Review Best and Notable, Parent's Choice Award Winner
Ages: 3-9
Topics: dogs, cats, pets, adventures
Summary: Hondo the dog and Fabian the cat live in a home together. Hondo likes to go out and Fabian spends the day at home.

Book Connections

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Award and recommendation information

Topic Connections

Cats

Cats from Wikipedia
Catpert: the cat expert
Cat Pictures from Wikicommons
Choosing a cat from Citizendium

Dogs

Learning Connections

Activities For Young Children. Read an online story or play a game about pets from Storyplace.
Best for Pets. What do pets need? Do they like to place inside or outside? What food and toys do they prefer? Write an article about caring for a dog or a cat. Use Common Sense Health Care for Dogs and Cats for ideas.
Cats in Literature. Compare the cat in this story to cats in other books. Use the list of fictional cats from Wikipedia for ideas.
Dogs in Literature. Compare the dog in this story with dogs in other books. Use the list of fictional dogs from Wikipedia for ideas.
Invent a Pet. Create a collage of your favorite cats and dogs. Invent your own cat or dog breed mixing your favorite features.
Pet Friends. Tell the story of two other pets who live together. Write about their adventure.
Your Choice. Would you rather go to the beach or stay home? Why?
The Sequel. The author has written a sequel to this book. Write your own story featuring Hondo and Fabian.

Teaching Connections

Try a WebQuest related to pet care:
- Is Kim Ready to Care for a Dog?
- Love that Dog
Try Preschool Pets Lessons.

Learn More

Do a Thinkfinity search for lessons related to cats and dogs.

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