Two enduringly popular Aladdin series, Ready-to-Read and Childhood of Famous Americans, combine in our new Ready-to-Read COFA program. It entertains and informs beginning readers with stories of familiar figures from America's past. Just in time for the Fourth of July, our Summer 2002 titles celebrate two beloved heroes from Colonial times.Pinky's family is getting a pet! The problem is, by a three to one vote, they've decided to get a cat, and Pinky wants a dog. And when they get a kitten, Pinky's sister, Amanda, says that Patches is hers. Why should Pinky care? He didn't want a cat in the first place. But Patches may have her own ideas about whose cat she is.Once again James Howe has captured a familiar family situation with gentle humor and affection.