McClure,
Nikki. 2013. HOW TO BE A CAT. New York: Abrams Appleseed. ISBN 9781419705281
[Suggested Grade Levels PreK-1]
REVIEW
A kitten
learns how to be a cat, i.e. the normal activities in the day of a cat, through
interactions with his mother. They engage in activities such as waiting,
eating, grooming, playing, etc.
The beauty of
this book is in its simplicity. Each double-page spread focuses on one action
of a cat, the action being performed by the mother cat and her kitten and the
verb identifying the action written in a pale blue font. The illustrations are simple,
bold, and black-and-white with an occasional pale blue butterfly as an accent,
yet striking.
CONNECTIONS
This book is an excellent choice for kinesthetic learners,
as story time listeners can act out each verb during a second reading of the
story. Additionally, this book could serve as a catalyst for brainstorming
routine activities in a child’s day.
RELATED
BOOKS
Other picture books for young children about cats’
activities:
Ipcar, Dahlov. THE CAT AT NIGHT. ISBN 9781934031230
Stutson, Caroline. CATS’ NIGHT OUT. ISBN
9781416940050
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