Submitted by Ms. Tammy!
Cat by Mike Dumbleton. Join Cat on his afternoon adventure, and see just how dangerous and exhausting a cat’s life can be! The short, descriptive text, mixed with the supportive, detailed illustrations, makes this the perfect learning tool for beginning readers. Each character is introduced by a single word, followed by “Thank goodness for that!” Children will enjoy the facial expressions as Cat attempts to terrorize the neighbor’s dog, tangles with the garden sprinkler, escapes a tricycle accident, and enjoys some spilled milk. In the end, Cat finds a safe place to take a much needed nap. As cat settles down on his mat, his last words are “Thank goodness for that!” See this book listed in our catalog
Cats
Cat Secrets
Submitted by Ms. Catherine!
Psst… Yeah you… Come here for a second… What do you know about cats? I have this book that is all about cats, and all their secrets. You should check it out, but you will have to be sneaky… Cat Secrets by Jef Czekaj is a book just for cats. So if you’re not a cat, you’ll have to trick those frisky felines into thinking that you can meow with the best of them. On each page, they will do their best to find out whether or not you’re a cat, because they don’t want to share all of their secrets with boys, or girls, or mice… especially mice! Told in a comic strip style, with speech bubbles, this is a great book to read with friends. You will have so much fun playing games with those kitties, and if you’re paying close attention, you might see a mouse who also would like to learn all of the Cat Secrets too! See this book listed in our catalog
Read to Tiger
The little boy in Read to Tiger by S.J. Fore just wants to read his book! He’s all settled on the couch, with the cushions and the lamp fixed just right, a book in his lap–it’s time to read. But there’s one big problem: Tiger. Noisy, fun-loving Tiger is playing behind the couch, and his antics make it impossible for our young hero to concentrate on his book! First Tiger is loudly chomping on gum. Then he’s growling like a bear. Then he’s Karate Tiger, practicing his kicks with shouts of “Hi-Yah!” Each time, the boy admonishes Tiger to be quiet, and each time Tiger is sorry and promises to stop his noisy play. But the big cat just can’t seem to contain himself. Soon he’s playing train–“Choo! Choo!” And even when the boy finally gets Tiger to lie down quietly, he still manages to interrupt. In the end, the long-suffering young reader finds a solution that makes both boy and tiger happy. (And if you want more Tiger, read his first book, Tiger Can’t Sleep) See this book listed in our catalog
I Must Have Bobo
Submitted by Ms. Amanda!
I have two cats and they are always taking my things. They steal my socks, my pencils, and even my toys, just like Earl the cat keeps taking Bobo from Willy in I Must Have Bobo by Eileen Rosenthal. Bobo is a sock monkey who helps Willy with everything from fighting bugs to walking past scary dogs. One morning, Willy wakes up to find something is very WRONG! Bobo is missing! After looking for Bobo, Willy finds he has been stolen by Willy’s cat, Earl. Later that day, Earl steals Bobo while Willy is coloring, and then again when Willy is playing blocks. Willy can not find Bobo anywhere he looks: not in the dresser, nor under the rug, and not even in the washing machine. Finally, Willy finds Earl and Bobo on the chair, napping safe and sound… or so Willy thinks! This story made me laugh out loud because it is just like a cat to steal someone’s favorite toy. If you have a cat in your home (and if you don’t, you should) you will enjoy this book! See this book listed in our catalog
All Change
All Change by Ian Whybrow and David Melling is a story about a tiger who is very upset because he didn’t get a present for his birthday. Miss Lollipop tries to cheer Tiger up by taking him for a birthday ride. First they travel by car, then train, then boat. They even travel by whale! Each time they change mode of transportation, they add passengers who travel along with them, and they all shout “All change!” At the end of their journey they shout “all change” one last time, and they all change into their pajamas, and jump into their bed! Tiger ends up having a fun birthday after all. This book is great for showing children different kinds of transportation in a funny way. See this book listed in our catalog
Stanley’s Little Sister
Submitted by Ms. Amanda!
Have you ever wondered what your pets are thinking? In Stanley’s Little Sister by Linda Bailey you get to see how the dog Stanley feels about a new cat that his people bring home. Stanley really wants to be friends with the new cat, but they just don’t speak the same language. Literally! Stanley speaks dog to the cat, and she just doesn’t understand, and neither do Stanley’s people. He tries to say “Hi” to the cat, and she bats him in the nose. He tries to give the cat some of his toys, and she runs away. He knows he isn’t supposed to chase her, but for some reason he just can’t help it! He tries to lie on the couch with his people, and the new cat, but he gets in trouble, and is put out on the porch. Stanley even meets up with his doggy friends at the dog park to get their advice on how to make friends with the cat. In the end, making friends with her turns out to be very simple, and Stanley finds he likes having a new little sister! See this book listed in our catalog