Mrs. Katz and Tush (Dell Picture Yearling)
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BEST CHILDREN’S AUTHOR!!!
Omg, what an incredibly warm, meaningful, and fun story. This story has such depth, as do all of Patricia Polacco’s books. We giggled at Mrs. Katz’s reason for naming the cat Tush. We got teary-eyed at parts. And we smiled through much of it. It evokes all kinds of emotions. This is much more than a storybook, it is true children’s literature. What a fantastic author/illustrator!
A charming and really fun book
I'm a Librarian, working with kids. They all love this story and adore the illustrations. No matter what culture you're in, this beautiful look at an old woman and a little boy (and a very cute cat) will warm your heart. Highly recommended.
Perfect Polacco
As with many of Patricia Polacco's books, Mrs. Katz & Tush starts with a friendship, adds a simple story line, seasons it with an understanding look at a particular culture or two, adds a dash of humour, and ties it all together with illustrations that enrich the story (other examples, among many: Babushka Baba Yaga, Just Plain Fancy and Chicken Sunday). In this story the lives of two very different neighbors are drawn together through a small, tail-less kitten named Tush (the name itself brings giggles to the 4 year old set). Larnel, dragged along by his mother to visit an elderly widowed neighbor (and the picture of him in his chair shows you all that you need to know about how he feels about being there!) surprises himself by feeling compassion for lonely Mrs. Katz. He brings her the runt of a litter of kittens, saying that nobody else wants it. Mrs. Katz reluctantly accepts the kitten, on the condition that Larnel will help her learn how to care for it. He agrees, and a life-long friendship is begun. There are so many great parts to this book- the growing understanding about the things that we have in common, no matter how disparate our backgrounds, messages on ethnicity, on generational relationships, and so on- that you could get the idea that this is a 'good-for-you' book. But at it's heart Mrs. Katz & Tush is the work of a master storyteller and illustrator, and is a story that the children ask for again & again & again. Ours are still savouring it after 3 years, and show no signs of growing weary of it. The illustrations- especially some of the expressions- are some of Polacco's best efforts. Don't miss this one!
Old Favorite and Still Fab
Must read. Must add to your kid's book collection. So many strong messages and all told with humor and kindness. Love it.
Love It!
Great book, my 3rd graders love it!
Great Book
A classic story for all.
I love Patricia Polacco as an author she never disappoints
I purchased 9 copies of this book for my children's book club. I love Patricia Polacco as an author she never disappoints. Great book.
It is highly recommended for all !!!
My nine year old grandson read it to me and we loved it !!! The artwork is wonderful and amazing !!!
Great book
Such an amazing, touching book. Our children lobed this story. Love for someone can cross all boundaries .
Heartwarming story
This is a very heartwarming tale of community, friendship, and love.
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