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One day, a cat and dog meet on a bench. The cat eats her lunch. The dog reads his book. But the sun twinkles, the breeze blows, and there’s something sweet in the air… This is a beautifully illustrated story of the joys of spring and finding a new friend. ... more >
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Sugar and Snails by Sarah Tsiang and Sonja Wimmer My Review A novel twist to a classic rhyme. Who says that little girls are made of “sugar and spice and everything nice?” Or that boys are made of “frogs and snails and puppy dog tails?” What if girls were made ... more >
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A Crazy Cat is Not Ready for Bed It’s time for bed, but Kitty Kitty wants to stay awake. Simple sentences follow a little girl as she tries to get her cat to settle down for the night. Dear Ms. Ponnay, Any cat servant knows how they can stick to ... more >
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Poems from the Cat Uprising From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Could Pee on This, Francesco Marciuliano, comes a lesson from cats in resistance. Cats are done with humans’ crap. For too long they have put up with baby talk, the humiliation of holiday costumes, and ... more >
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A whimsical delight, crafted with quirkiness and a touch of classic charm The Joneses have just won the Great Montgomery Book Emporium in a contest, and it’s every book lover’s dream! The pull of a lever calls forth a room full of marvelous wonders—from the Room of Woodland tales with ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewscats / children's literature / childrens-books / fairy tale retelling / picture booksComments Off on REVIEW: Cat Wishes by Calista Brill
In this playfully subversive fairytale, perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, the ever-skeptical Cat learns that wishes can come true—just not always in the ways we expect. At turns sly and sweet, this clever story about friendship will leave no doubt that true magic lies in our connections with others, ... more >