Kid's Cat Book

by Tomie dePaola

Patrick goes to Granny Twinkle's for a free kitten and learns everything there is to know about cats--their different breeds, care, place in art and literature, and history.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Nonfiction, Cats, Animals, Juvenile

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children.

He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.

Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.

Reviews

[Aneesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's fun how these nonfiction titles include a little story and some fables and folktales and whatnot along with their info. But I don't see how we are going to identify types of cats from these illustrations.

[Deja Bertucci]

Perfect if you have a child who wants to learn about cats and how to take care of them and will appreciate a frame story to deliver that information. I've read a lot about cats and I still learned some things!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a fun and informational book about cats for elementary children.

[Slow Man · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you want to know more about cats, this one is for you. You will learn the many types of cats, where they come from and their surprising roles in ancient Egypt. Kids will love this.

[Noelani]

9-year old read for cat research.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tomie dePaola informs all about cats through the lens of a boy looking to get one. A nice easy nonfiction with dePaola's signature illustrations.

[kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

vintage informative cat fun

[Jeani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great information for kids who want to know about cats, but it feels like a storybook!

[Rick Bavera · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an informational picture book, the pictures do help explain the text, especially when it is talking about different breeds. Lots of interesting facts are to be found in this book. The would be a good place for a child with an interest in cats to start, or may help a child who knows very little about them to learn more, or is "afraid" of them. Gives history, breeds, care and other little tidbits. I even learned something about cats during the reading of the book. But I will let you read the book for yourself!

[Shilo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Educational

Very Educational

A great book for children to learn about how to care for cats, and the different types of cats there are. I would recommend this book highly!

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nonfiction title written and illustrated by Tomie De Paola with information on breeds, some historic information from various cultures, also information on how to feed cats. Written for the beginning child cat lover.

[Elise · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book about kittens and cats -- even for a non-cat lover. It provides a good overview of different breeds of cats, care and their place in art, literature and history.

[AH · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book! Great for kids who want to learn more about different breeds of cats, cat history, and cat care.

[Penny Pendleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tomie enchanting us again with this sweet, fun, and informative tail*

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little boy learns a lot about cats from Granny Twinkle. He also brings home some kittens after the encounter.

[Betty Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A pretty good book for any kid interested in cats.