Hondo and Fabian

McCarty, P. (2002). Hondo & Fabian. New York: Henry Holt.

Neat and aesthetically pleasant to the eye, the illustrations actually show what is happening within the story. The story outlines the everyday activities of two pets that live under the same household, yet, because the pets consist of one dog and one cat, it clearly states the difference between the two kinds of pets. Where Hondo is an outside pet who enjoys activity, Fabian is an inside pet who happens to be more comfortable staying inside. Perfect way to teach your children the differences between cats and dogs. 

Diversity at its best. My four year old is at that stage where he thinks girls can't be friends with boys so he "hates" all the girls in his class but loves his girl cousins because they're his "falimy" even though they're girls. Although he might be too young and not mature enough for this change of mind frame, I will keep trying with this book until he understands that everyone can be friends. I may be seeing too much into this but I see this as the prefect opportunity to teach our children about acceptance and diversity...everyone can be friends. 

Hondo and Fabian Read Aloud