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Synopsis
When a family finds a cat, they all debate what to name him. The cat tries these names on for size. Just when it seems that the family will never agree, they discover the perfect name for their pet. New in paperback.
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PreSchool-Grade 1. In this harmonious pairing of story and art, a cat, "more curious than afraid," appears at a family's back door and, in typical fashion, adopts them. After ascertaining that the feline does not belong to anyone in the neighborhood, the family set about naming him. None of the monikers?not Bubba, or Fish Breath, or even Macavity?seems to fit. As the mischievous animal cavorts through a series of mishaps, the family find themselves saying over and over again, "You are a lucky cat." And, of course, the name sticks. The art, with its soft, almost furlike texture, nicely complements the mood of this pleasant story. The eye-catching layout varies from action shots of the cat's antics, to full-page spreads, to small portraits of the feline depicting the imagined possible personas. The humorous illustrations and the amusing names make this an enjoyable choice for storyhours.?Caroline Ward, Nassau Library System, Uniondale, NY
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From Kirkus Reviews
From an author best known for nature and science writing (An Extraordinary Life, p. 304, etc.), a warmly appealing tale based on his family's experiences. While a family attempts to decide on a name for the black-and-white cat they have adopted, several hairbreadth escapes from disaster make it clear that the cat's name should be ``Lucky.'' It's a conclusion most children--to their delight--will have reached before the name is disclosed on the last page. This simple story, with several happy endings and enhanced by lively, intensely colorful illustrations of the rotund feline, lends itself to discussion of such questions as ``What happens to feral cats?'' and ``Do cats always land on their feet?'' (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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Naming the Cat
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Walker Childrens (edition ), 1999
ISBN 10: 0802775659
ISBN 13: 9780802775658
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