Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2-Each spread of this book features watercolor paintings of cats, leaving space at the bottom of each page for up to five sentences of large-print text. Some pages have multiple illustrations that show cat behaviors or physical features. Gibbons includes many breeds, but her depictions of the tortoiseshell and mackerel tabbys and the Maine coon are inaccurate. Near the end, she uses two columns of small pictures with captions beside them to present the highlights of kitten and cat care, history, folklore, and factoids. She seems to assume that all cats are allowed outdoors, mentions neutering but not spaying, and gives no indication that flea collars don't always work well. Otherwise, this is an acceptable, quiet, basic introduction, slightly easier to read than Tomie dePaola's livelier, more complete and accurate The Kids' Cat Book (Holiday, 1979).-Margaret Chatham, Fairfax County Library System, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
This easy-to-read picture book will appeal to lovers of the popular pet. Brightly colored illustrations identify different breeds, while the informative but bland text describes physical and behavioral traits of kittens and cats. Included are historical facts about felines and tips for caring for one's pet. From HORN BOOK 1996, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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