Meet two unlikely—and adorable—friends! This Level 1 reader is ideal for ideal children who are beginning to read on their own.

Dogs and cats aren’t supposed to be friends. Dogs chase and bark at cats. But this dog and cat know real friendship when they feel it, and nothing will keep them apart! This simple Level 1 reader will give young children a sweet introduction to both reading and friendship.

Reader Level 1: Level 1 is for Emergent Readers who know simple vocabulary and can follow simple sentence structures. These books offer word repetition, picture clues, and predictable storylines for new readers.
EKATERINA TRUKHAN creates cheerful illustrations. She takes her inspiration from everyday life, midcentury illustration, and the books she had when she was a child. Originally from Russia, she has lived and worked in London since her graduation from Camberwell College of Arts. Visit her on the web at www.ekaterinatrukhan.com and on Instagram at @ekaterinatrukhan. View titles by Ekaterina Trukhan

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Meet two unlikely—and adorable—friends! This Level 1 reader is ideal for ideal children who are beginning to read on their own.

Dogs and cats aren’t supposed to be friends. Dogs chase and bark at cats. But this dog and cat know real friendship when they feel it, and nothing will keep them apart! This simple Level 1 reader will give young children a sweet introduction to both reading and friendship.

Reader Level 1: Level 1 is for Emergent Readers who know simple vocabulary and can follow simple sentence structures. These books offer word repetition, picture clues, and predictable storylines for new readers.

Author

EKATERINA TRUKHAN creates cheerful illustrations. She takes her inspiration from everyday life, midcentury illustration, and the books she had when she was a child. Originally from Russia, she has lived and worked in London since her graduation from Camberwell College of Arts. Visit her on the web at www.ekaterinatrukhan.com and on Instagram at @ekaterinatrukhan. View titles by Ekaterina Trukhan

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