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Description
The neighborhood joins in to help get the Frisbee out of the tree. Chased by the dog, the cat frees the Frisbee and other items, too. The coauthor is Lynn Salem.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who's just starting to read on their own, this little book is a great choice. The whole neighborhood pitches in to solve a funny problem a stuck Frisbee in a tree and there's this great moment where a cat and dog chase each other around and accidentally fix everything, freeing not just the Frisbee but other stuff too. It's got that satisfying "many hands make light work" vibe without being preachy about it, and the chaos with the pets gives it plenty of energy. Young readers who love animals, especially the classic cat-and-dog dynamic, will get a kick out of it. Parents will appreciate that it's short enough for a brand-new reader to finish and feel proud of, and there's nothing tricky here just a fun, simple story with a bit of silliness. Fans of early readers like "Fly Guy" or other easy books about pets and friendship would likely enjoy this one too.