Product Description

Though she has two arms that drag along the ground, two feet bigger than a bathroom mat, and just two teeth in her mouth, life for Catalina is full and fun! Bestselling author/ illustrator Tedd Arnold has transformed a popular camp song into a wild, wacky, happy book - with a wonderful message of making the most of life and finding joy where one can! And on the cover of the book are googly eyes that really move! "[I]mpossible to read without bursting into song - and maybe adding a few improvised lines." - Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #436735 in Books
• Published on: 2004-07-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 40 pages

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2–Arnold once again embraces the absurd with this illustrated rendition of a traditional camp song. The title character is undeniably a peculiar protagonist: she's got only two hairs on her head, arms like an ape, big feet, and she's cross-eyed. Pity for the poor young lady with these atrocious attributes might be expected. However, the watercolor cartoons give each descriptive verse a positive spin. Catalina may only have two teeth, but she makes dental history. She uses the "…two holes in the bottom of her nose" as receptacles for "her fingers… and… her toes," a trick that earns her the respect of her fellow scouts. As she grows up and marries, her adoring father snaps photos, proudly capturing every oddity. Catalina enjoys her life and looks deliriously happy in all of the illustrations. Music is appended along with some interesting variations on her name. Arnold's trademark artwork reflects the wacky humor of this song, and will attract a young audience.–Piper L. Nyman, Fairfield/Suisun Community Library, Fairfield, CA
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About the Author
Tedd Arnold is the author/illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including No Jumping on the Bed, Green Wilma, Parts, and for Scholastic, Five Ugly Monsters and Catalina Magdalena. Mr. Arnold lives in Elmira, New York.