Buzby (An I can read book) [Hardcover]

Julia Hoban (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1990 | Series: An I can read book

Buzby the cat takes a job at a hotel as a busboy and creates all kinds of havoc before he ends up in a special job created just for him.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-- An easy-to-read, gentle story of a young cat sent off to find a job. Buzby is interested in being a mouser, but only until a big dog appears. When he thinks about applying for the job at the Buttercup Dairy, a big gray cat pushes him out of the way. While wandering around, he comes across a sign for a "busboy," and is sure that it's the job for him. There he helps an opera singer to sing again, and makes a sad king laugh, but he causes such a commotion that he is fired. The manager then finds Buzby a job that uses his talent for making people happy--he becomes the doorman, taking care of the hotel's guests. Himmelman's softly brushed illustrations complement the text and keep readers engaged. Buzby's persistence will inspire some, while others will enjoy the story for what it is: not very exciting but not too dull. --Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, IA
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Julia Hoban's books for children include the I Can Read Books Buzby and Buzby to the Rescue, both illustrated by John Himmelman. An actress and playwright, Ms. Hoban lives in New York City.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Harper & Row; 1st edition (1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060223995
• ISBN-13: 978-0060223991
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,903,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A family classic!, December 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Buzby (I Can Read Book 2) (Paperback)

I have had this book since I was very young, and it has always been one of my favorites. I always found the story fun and entertaining as a child, but now that I'm a bit older, I realize that I still enjoy it. The story is enjoyable, but the illustrations are wonderful also. Highly recommended!

5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood Memories Of Learning To Read..., October 13, 2008

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Jessica Mary Randall - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buzby (I Can Read Book 2) (Paperback)

This book is so excellent. I'm 22 now and I've purged most of my book collection. Not this one. The illustrations are so sweet and so is the story, but not in a cutesey wootsie way, its just really nice and Buzby is so likable. Any child is fortunate to have it and it's sequal.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply wonderful!!!, November 16, 2001

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Jody L. Schoth (Katy, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buzby Book and Tape (I Can Read Book 2) (Audio Cassette)

What more can be said about this book, then simply wonderful? It's a great story, that is enjoyed by children and the illustrations are just as captivating. Enjoy!