Madame Cat - Hardcover

Dow, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0998385913 ISBN 13: 9780998385914

Publisher: Madame Cat Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

A brother and sister will not put away their toys at the end of the day, no matter what their mother says. When Mom reminds Joey and Lisa about the mysterious Madame Cat--who comes in the night to gather the toys that children refuse to put away--the children will not believe the story. After their toys disappear, the children stay up past bedtime and lay a special trap for Madame Cat--to see if she is real. Will the cat in the green taffeta gown take the bait?

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Dow is an ordained Lutheran pastor currently serving an interim ministry for the Florida-Bahamas Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He has taught public speaking and religions at a local college, and has a love of classic cars and old movies. As a dad with a wry sense of humor, Richard first brought Madame Cat to life as a bedtime story for the Dow children, and now for two grandsons. Richard lives with his wife, Melissa, in Jacksonville, Florida, along with a host of new story characters just waiting to be introduced to his grandchildren.

Review:

"Richard Dow has brought to life a fun way of teaching young children about responsibility. An amusing story, creative illustrations, and entertaining activities reinforce the moral of putting away one's toys. This book is a wonderful addition to my therapeutic playroom!" -Katrina Colwick, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), play therapist "Messy rooms, toys left astray ... these are things that childhood is made of. Stories are a great way for children to find solutions for accomplishing their own tasks and duties. In this story, Richard Dow takes a common problem and adds magical life to it in a way that children can comprehend." -Melissa Herring, BS, Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) "Madame Cat tells the story of a simple yet necessary task, fulfilling our call to love, nurture, and work together while giving creative and Godly guidance to our young people. Madame Cat is sure to be the first in a series of books that will help parents direct the lives of their children. As the adult who loves their children enough to sit and read to them, enjoy some bonding time along with the mysterious Madame Cat." --Rev. Victoria L. Hamilton, co-pastor, St. John's Lutheran Church (ELCA) "Madame Cat is a fun and entertaining way to help children become aware of personal responsibility. As an educator, I value Reverend Dow's message and recognize that parents need as many tools as possible in their child-rearing toolboxes. This book is a valuable addition." -Penelope N. Howell, EdM, 30 years' experience as an administrator and teacher of students from preschool to adults

About this edition

• Publisher: Madame Cat Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0998385913
• ISBN 13: 9780998385914
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Evans Rose Grier