Bug tricks Cat into trading his cookie for a stick in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.

In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his friend Bug, Bug ticks Cat into trading his cookie for a magic wand. But the wand is really just a stick. Luckily, Dog loves sticks and has an even bigger cookie to trade. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will teach readers about trading, thinking carefully before trading something precious, and making smart choices. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

• Simple text with short sentences, simple dialogue, and sans serif text enables new readers to enjoy reading and develop their vocabulary.
• A funny story about trading, thinking carefully, and making smart choices for preschool and kindergarten readers.
• With bold, simple illustrations and short, easy-to-understand sentences, this is part of the “Cat and Bug” series of board books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers.

Rebecca Purcell is a children’s book author and illustrator from Portland, United States. She studied Art History in college before launching her career as an artist. Prints of her cute illustrations can be found in nurseries and playrooms around the world. Rebecca likes drawing with pencils, hiking through alpine meadows, and drinking large quantities of tea. She has written and illustrated several series of children’s board books. Rebecca’s book, Zip the World’s Greatest Robot, was included as a Best of 2020 Board Book/Picture Book from Kirkus Reviews. She lives in an old brick house with her husband, two sons, a stubborn dog, and a nearly perfect cat.

RRP: GBP £6.99 / USD $8.95

Format: Board Book

Page Count: 22 pages

ISBN: 978-1-80036-038-9