Katy No-Pocket (Sandpiper) [Paperback]

Emmy Payne (Author), H. A. Rey (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Sandpiper

Katy's distress at being a kangaroo with no pouch is quickly remedied by a kindly construction worker.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Truly amusing pictures." School Library Journal

About the Author

Emmy Payne comes from a family of published authors and began writing her own stories as a young child. She has also written more than twenty mystery books in collaboration with her mother, Christine Noble Govan.

Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his free time in that city's famous Hagenbeck Zoo drawing animals. After serving in the army during World War I, he studied philology and natural science at the University of Hamburg. He then married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Curious George has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as CECILY G. AND THE NINE MONKEYS and FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (December 1, 1973)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395137179
• ISBN-13: 978-0395137178
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Mammals > Fiction
  • #67 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Mammals

More About the Author

Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his free time in that city's famous Hagenbeck Zoo drawing animals. After serving in the army during World War I, he studied philology and natural science at the University of Hamburg. He then married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Curious George has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as CECILY G. AND THE NINE MONKEYS and FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the Same Artist as Curious George, September 22, 2002

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Terrie (Little Chute, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Katy No-Pocket (Sandpiper) (Paperback)

This is a really delightful story book illustrated by H.A. Rey, who also created the beloved Curious George books. In the same fun-loving and colorful style, the story of Katy, a mama kanagroo with no pocket for her baby, comes to life. Katy searches high and low and interviews many other kinds of animals to try to find a way to carry her baby, Freddy. In the end she gets some great advice and finds a solution that is pure genius. The story is really cute but H.A. Rey's utterly charming illustrations make this into a treat that should NOT be missed. The details of the various animals are so jolly, the faces so expressive. The pictures just exude happiness. I believe that once you share this with a little one it will become a family favorite.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Little Story, April 4, 2000

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Linda O'Brien (LaPorte IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Katy No-Pocket Book & Cassette (Carry-Along Book & Cassette Favorites) (Paperback)

Katy No-Pocket is a cute story about a mother kangaroo who does not have any pockets to carry her baby, so she searches the town and country to find a solution to her problem. My four-year-old loves the story and asks me to read it over and over. It is just a charming tale without any violent or scary situations.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Right Up There, May 31, 2000

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Jeanie Garrity (Washington State) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Katy No-Pocket (Sandpiper) (Paperback)

This book is right up there with my other favorite children's book, THE COUNTRY BUNNY WITH THE GOLDEN SHOES. It features a wonderful mother up against serious odds, a patient child and a very kind person who helps them. My son loved this book and I bought it recently to read to my 4-l/2 year old neighbor. It amazes me that no one I know (except my son! ) remembers it!