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A Better Way to Bell a Cat
- Subject
- Humorous Stories
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Clavis
- Size
- 21.3 cm Ć 29.5 cm
- ISBN
- 9781605377667
Elwood, Bernardo, and Vincent enjoy a nice, easy life. Until the humans bring home . . . MEOW! Oh, no, a cat in the house! Goodbye, lazy days. Unless the mice succeed in their plan, of course!
A funny story about a new roommate and clever, scheming mice. For mouse and cat lovers ages 5 years and up.
About the creators
Bonnie GrubmanAuthor
Bonnie Grubman grew up with a love of reading. As a child, she lived in an apartment with her family, pet turtles, and a parakeet. On hot summer nights, she would cool off on the fire escape with a flashlight and a big stack of books. Bonnie went to nursing school, but later decided to trade her nurseās hat for a classroom full of picture books. She was inspired by her students, who found joy and curiosity in everything they saw. Because of these kids, and for all kids, she became a writer. Bonnie lives in Syosset, New York.
Judi AbbotIllustrator
Judi Abbot was born and raised in Italy. She studied illustration at the art school in Milan. She now lives in London with her family. Judi usually works with acrylics, collage, and colored pencils, but sheās also good with digital media. In addition to her work as an illustrator, Judi organizes creative workshops for children in bookstores and libraries.
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What reviewers said
The peaceful, safe life three mice enjoy is threatened when the homeowner introduces a ārather large tabby.ā The mice flee and, while hiding, try to come up with a plan to bell the cat. Several failed though innovative ideas later, the clever rodents come up with a Trojan horseāstyle plan. They hide within the stuffing of Fluffy, a toy dog, and approach the napping feline with loud woofs, hoping to scare the newcomer away. The cat is unimpressed, but the three mice are relieved when the feline states, āIām not a mouser. Iām just a cat who fancies canned food, friendship, and harmoniousā¦
"A familiar story told with a bit of pathos, ending with camaraderie and some suspense."
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