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How a Mouse Saved the Royal Cat
A delightful tale of how Cashew, the royal cat, and Herman the mouse work together to solve the king's problem. Illustrations are scattered throughout this short story to help keep your young ones engaged. A great lesson book on cooperation and problem-solving, and it is just fun to read! Perfect for bedtime or story time! Please The ebook version has color illustrations, while the printed version has black-and-white illustrations to keep the printing costs within reason.
21 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2017
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Kurt Zimmerman
130 books6 followersKurt is a father of seven, and a step-father to five. He enjoys writing books and crafting stories for and about his own family. He has also spent many years writing newsletters and policy manuals for a chain of retail hardware stores, where he is currently vice president and director of operations. In his spare time(?) he makes public apprearances with his full-sized Star Wars R2D2 replica, entertaining children and grownups alike.
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February 14, 2017
How a Mouse Saved the Royal Cat by Kurt Zimmerman is such a cute little story and wonderful artwork. Clever, cute, fun, and sure to please kids of all ages. Delightful!
June 2, 2021
সারাদিন সময় পাই না। মেঘাত্রির সাথে আমার কাটানো সময় বলতে রাতের ১৫-২০ মিনিট বই পড়া। বাচ্চাদের বই খুঁজতে গিয়ে এটা পড়লাম। যদি আরেকটু বেশি ছবি থাকতো তাহলেই একেবারে চার তারা দিয়ে দিতাম।
October 27, 2018
This is bilingual even though we don't see the languages being used, a cat and a mouse have to work together knowing only a few of each other's words and pantomiming the rest to save each other. Terrific book about getting along and making things better for (almost) everybody.
November 14, 2020
A Wonderful Cat and Mouse story. This is definitely a story thg that you will enjoy reading again and again. I definitely recommend it.
May 27, 2017
Fun read!
I just read this to my son for his bedtime story and he loved it. We both thought it was a really cute story and adorable animation. I would recommend this to anyone that has young children learning to read and follow a story line. Its simple to follow and a clever little tale.
I just read this to my son for his bedtime story and he loved it. We both thought it was a really cute story and adorable animation. I would recommend this to anyone that has young children learning to read and follow a story line. Its simple to follow and a clever little tale.
December 2, 2018
I love stories. I love to read, but sometimes it becomes a chore and I have to sacrifice getting things done in order to make time for it. Also, there are times when I suffer from book withdrawal and it takes me a while to pick up another book. If you know what I mean, then may I suggest something I found to help me in both instances: children's books.
It wasn't long ago when I was reading bedtime stories. I read some childhood favorites to my reluctant reader and discovered many new books. Now when I see an interesting children's book I still bring it home. I read it on my own for my own pleasure. It satisfies my craving for a good story, it isn't time consuming, and I feel a sense of accomplishment - I haven't given up reading. A few short children's books and bye bye book withdrawal symptoms; I'm ready for another book more to my adult tastes.
As a bedtime story, this book is great. As a "cure" for my time constraints and for book withdrawal it is also great. It is a wonderful story about a cat in danger of being evicted from the castle and how a mouse saved him. It is a simply wonderful short story.
Children's books aren't just for children. I found that being an adult doesn't mean I have to give up cute short stories in the form of children's books. It means just the opposite. I can fit more children's books in! I can easily enjoy the simplicity of a good tale and feed my inner child's need for a happy ending. I'm giving myself a break from being an adult and you can too.
So, if you can't fit in time for "Calgon to take you away" perhaps you might want to pick up a kid's book like this one and let it rejuvenate you and your imagination. I wholeheartedly recommend it!
It wasn't long ago when I was reading bedtime stories. I read some childhood favorites to my reluctant reader and discovered many new books. Now when I see an interesting children's book I still bring it home. I read it on my own for my own pleasure. It satisfies my craving for a good story, it isn't time consuming, and I feel a sense of accomplishment - I haven't given up reading. A few short children's books and bye bye book withdrawal symptoms; I'm ready for another book more to my adult tastes.
As a bedtime story, this book is great. As a "cure" for my time constraints and for book withdrawal it is also great. It is a wonderful story about a cat in danger of being evicted from the castle and how a mouse saved him. It is a simply wonderful short story.
Children's books aren't just for children. I found that being an adult doesn't mean I have to give up cute short stories in the form of children's books. It means just the opposite. I can fit more children's books in! I can easily enjoy the simplicity of a good tale and feed my inner child's need for a happy ending. I'm giving myself a break from being an adult and you can too.
So, if you can't fit in time for "Calgon to take you away" perhaps you might want to pick up a kid's book like this one and let it rejuvenate you and your imagination. I wholeheartedly recommend it!
November 1, 2020
Overall this seems like a rough draft
3/5 for the illustrations or lack thereof. There is entirely too much white space for the illustrations with the mice who all seem to have the same exact expression and the other frames of places in the castle look like video game stills, they have no life in them, it looks like they're awaiting the entrance of characters.
5/5 for the story that was rich with imagination that could have produced some beautiful artwork. This story is well written and complete it has a distinct message of compassion and cooperation as a means of peaceful solution to a common problem between two parties. Great children's story that needs better illustrations.
3/5 for the illustrations or lack thereof. There is entirely too much white space for the illustrations with the mice who all seem to have the same exact expression and the other frames of places in the castle look like video game stills, they have no life in them, it looks like they're awaiting the entrance of characters.
5/5 for the story that was rich with imagination that could have produced some beautiful artwork. This story is well written and complete it has a distinct message of compassion and cooperation as a means of peaceful solution to a common problem between two parties. Great children's story that needs better illustrations.
July 12, 2020
How a Mouse Saved the Royal Cat
Thanks Mr Zimmerman for such a wonderful book. The illustrations and colors were very effective. Your book was an easy read and funny, my granddaughter and I enjoyed it as a bedtime story. I would recommend this book to parents who want to encourage their grandchildren to read each night to increase their vocabulary and imagination. I gave this book five stars because it challenged my granddaughter to enlarge her vision to maybe write her own books. We are pushing for excellence even at six years old! 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️🙌🙌👏👏👍👍
Thanks Mr Zimmerman for such a wonderful book. The illustrations and colors were very effective. Your book was an easy read and funny, my granddaughter and I enjoyed it as a bedtime story. I would recommend this book to parents who want to encourage their grandchildren to read each night to increase their vocabulary and imagination. I gave this book five stars because it challenged my granddaughter to enlarge her vision to maybe write her own books. We are pushing for excellence even at six years old! 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️🙌🙌👏👏👍👍
December 16, 2017
Kind of confusing
The main character didn't make sense and the title didn't make sense and it was confusing how the story line went. All of the story was confusing really and didn't fit the title.
The main character didn't make sense and the title didn't make sense and it was confusing how the story line went. All of the story was confusing really and didn't fit the title.
April 16, 2018
Awesome story! From Odin age 6
It was fantastic, I loved it. I want to read it again someday!! Me and my mom read it and I liked Cashew the most, because he rounded up all of the mice!
It was fantastic, I loved it. I want to read it again someday!! Me and my mom read it and I liked Cashew the most, because he rounded up all of the mice!
June 1, 2018
Adorable!
Me and my son loved it! Cashew the crooked eyed kitten is too cute for words. And I loved how the animals and up working and living in harmony. Showing nice guys do finish first.
Me and my son loved it! Cashew the crooked eyed kitten is too cute for words. And I loved how the animals and up working and living in harmony. Showing nice guys do finish first.
September 6, 2018
Cute story, but more illustrations are in order
I thought the story was charming and the few illustrations adorable. However, I would have preferred many, many more images of the mice, cats, and castle.
I thought the story was charming and the few illustrations adorable. However, I would have preferred many, many more images of the mice, cats, and castle.
October 10, 2020
Very cute and clever story
What do you when your castle is overrun by mice? This is a delightful tale to read to children. Will keep your child entertained with the artwork and the plot.
What do you when your castle is overrun by mice? This is a delightful tale to read to children. Will keep your child entertained with the artwork and the plot.
October 26, 2020
Thumbs up from five year old
My son picked this book based on the cover and said, "see, I told you it would be good" when I was done reading it. He didn't mind that it only has a few pictures at all.
My son picked this book based on the cover and said, "see, I told you it would be good" when I was done reading it. He didn't mind that it only has a few pictures at all.
January 3, 2021
Cute little story
This cute teaching story tells that you don't need to be mean or hurt anyone that there's always another way. It also shows if you cannot change that there are surely to be consequences.
This cute teaching story tells that you don't need to be mean or hurt anyone that there's always another way. It also shows if you cannot change that there are surely to be consequences.
August 30, 2017
A book to enjoy
Very cute. This was a smart book for children. I enjoyed it very much. Such a happy ending to a mouse problem.
Very cute. This was a smart book for children. I enjoyed it very much. Such a happy ending to a mouse problem.
October 17, 2017
Great story
Loved the length of this as a read aloud and loved the humanity and thinking outside the box lesson in the story
Loved the length of this as a read aloud and loved the humanity and thinking outside the box lesson in the story
December 12, 2017
Fun
My four year old loved this story, and cheered at the end. She thought the end was the best part
My four year old loved this story, and cheered at the end. She thought the end was the best part
January 3, 2018
Very cute story
It was very cute funny and entertaining. We loved this book.it was very good and an easy to read book.
It was very cute funny and entertaining. We loved this book.it was very good and an easy to read book.
May 29, 2018
Enjoyed
Baby enjoyed this book and even giggled some. I enjoyed reading this book to him as well. Must read book.
Baby enjoyed this book and even giggled some. I enjoyed reading this book to him as well. Must read book.
June 10, 2018
My opinion
This author has a unique way of writing a plot for the book. My Daughter loved the book. I would read another book from this author.
This author has a unique way of writing a plot for the book. My Daughter loved the book. I would read another book from this author.
July 17, 2018
Daughter loved it
Great story that really entertained my 6 year old! She said it was "really cute, and liked how the mice and the cat worked together"
Great story that really entertained my 6 year old! She said it was "really cute, and liked how the mice and the cat worked together"
August 30, 2018
A great read
Enjoyed this short read with our 5 year old. Loved the photos and also that there was a lesson in bargaining.
Enjoyed this short read with our 5 year old. Loved the photos and also that there was a lesson in bargaining.
January 4, 2019
Good
My son liked it and thought it was clever of the cat and mouse to work together. He wished there was more pictures to show what was happening.
My son liked it and thought it was clever of the cat and mouse to work together. He wished there was more pictures to show what was happening.
February 6, 2019
Great Bedtime Story
My six year old ordered me to give the book 5 stars, she loved it that much. We Enjoyed it
My six year old ordered me to give the book 5 stars, she loved it that much. We Enjoyed it
February 19, 2019
Cute!
This story had just a few photos but was so well written it kept my 4 year old very engaged.
This story had just a few photos but was so well written it kept my 4 year old very engaged.
August 10, 2019
Very cute
I love the illustrations, and the way my son responds to the book, and it has a wonderful little lesson!
I love the illustrations, and the way my son responds to the book, and it has a wonderful little lesson!
October 12, 2019
Loved it
Even though there aren’t many pictures, the story kept the attention of my 4 and 8 yr old the entire time.
Even though there aren’t many pictures, the story kept the attention of my 4 and 8 yr old the entire time.
January 4, 2020
Work together
A cleverly written book about working together to accomplish a goal, despite not understanding each other. Easy for all ages to understand.
A cleverly written book about working together to accomplish a goal, despite not understanding each other. Easy for all ages to understand.
January 13, 2020
Nice Story
We liked the story very much. It was a good story for me to read to my child & the pictures were cute.
We liked the story very much. It was a good story for me to read to my child & the pictures were cute.
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