EARLY READER: Vacation (Bat, Cat, & Rat #2) by Amy Dyckman & Mark Teague
ABOUT THE BOOK
Bat, Cat, and Rat decide they need a vacation, but planning a trip is no picnic. Conflicts, compromise, and some well-meaning pranks ensue as prep work brings out the trio’s mischievous side.
In “Working,” Bat, Cat, and Rat discover their Vacation Jar is empty, and set off working odd jobs to save up funds. But Rat believes that all work and no play is no fun at all—and he knows just the way to fix that.
In “Choosing,” the trio can’t decide where to go on their vacation. Bat wants an adventure, Cat wants some R&R, and Rat just wants everyone to stop bickering about it.
In “Vacationing,” Rat takes the vacation planning into his own hands. Will he be able to come up with a compromise that makes everyone happy?
Bat, Cat, and Rat’s dynamic friendship and amusing antics are sure to have readers laughing.
REVIEW
In three-and-a-half short chapters, Bat, Cat, and Rat earn the money required to go on vacation. Rat continues to pull pranks before getting his comeuppance. Unfortunately, the three can't agree on where to go on vacation. Can they find a compromise or is their vacation doomed before it even begins. Combining simple, yet expressive text and Teague's appealing illustrations, Vacation presents readers with a collection of fun stories about the ups and downs of friendship. Surprisingly profound lessons can be found in this amusing set of related stories. Themes related to work and compromise shine through nicely. The rhyming names makes for a catchy and fun read-a-loud. Fun for independent reading and story times.
Vacation sounds like a delightful journey through friendship and fun! The antics of Bat, Cat, and Rat earning their vacation money and Rat's mischievous pranks promise plenty of laughs. It's heartwarming to see themes of work and compromise woven into their adventures, making it both entertaining and educational. With its catchy rhymes and appealing illustrations, it sounds perfect for story time or independent reading. I'm curious to see how they resolve their vacation destination dilemma! Thanks for sharing this enjoyable read
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