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Let's Say Hi to Friends Who Fly!

by Mo Willems

Book Details

Publisher:Harper Collins
Published:2010-02-16
Pages:32
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

Cat the Cat sure likes her flying friends. You will too! Join this spunky feline as she introduces the very youngest readers to her world, where a surprise is waiting in every book.

Our Review

This charming early reader book introduces young children to the delightful world of Cat the Cat and her flying companions through simple, repetitive text that builds confidence in emerging readers. Mo Willems' signature bold illustrations and expressive characters immediately capture attention, while the predictable "Let's say hi to..." pattern creates an interactive reading experience perfect for shared storytime. The book's gentle introduction to various flying creatures—from bees to birds—combines early literacy development with natural science concepts in a seamless, engaging package.

What sets this book apart is its brilliant pacing and the delightful surprise ending that will have children giggling with recognition. The minimal text on each page allows preschoolers to "read" along quickly, fostering that magical I-can-read-it-myself moment that builds lifelong reading enthusiasm. Parents seeking engaging picture books for beginning readers will appreciate how this title makes early reading practice feel like pure play, creating positive associations with books that will last far beyond the final page.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction