by William Steig (Author), William Steig (Illustrator)
A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST
Caleb and Kate is a heartwarming and humorous classic about love and second chances by William Steig, the Caldecott and Newbery Medal-winning creator of Shrek!. After Caleb is transformed into a dog by a witch, he is unable to tell his wife Kate his true identity. Faced with an impossible situation, he decides to become her loyal companion instead. But when trouble arrives at their home, Caleb may find a way back to his human form--and to happily ever after with his beloved wife.
Author Biography
William Steig (1907-2003) was a cartoonist, illustrator and author of award-winning books for children, including Shrek!, on which the DreamWorks movies are based; the Caldecott Medal-winner Sylvester and the Magic Pebble; The Caldecott Honor book The Amazing Bone; and the Newbury Honor Books Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto. Stieg also published thirteen collections of drawings for adults, including The Lonely Ones, Male/Female, and Our Miserable Life.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.1 x 9.8 x 7.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 01, 1986
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Caleb & Kate
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 0.5
