Synopses & Reviews
Come and play, cats!
A little girl finds three cats in her yard.She hopes they'll stay and play. But these cats would rather jump and frolic and run away. Oh, cats! Will they ever be friends?When a young girl sees three cats in her yard, she thinks she has found three new playmates! But these frolicking felines have other ideas for fun. Emergent readers won’t be able to resist the enticing rhymes about these playful and mischievous kittens.
When a young girl sees three cats in her yard, she thinks she has found three new playmates! But these frolicking felines have other ideas for fun. Emergent readers won’t be able to resist the enticing rhymes about these playful and mischievous kittens.
Synopsis
Come and play, cats
When a young girl spies three cats in her yard, she hopes they'll stay and play. But the cats would rather jump, frolic, and run away.
Oh, cats Will they ever be her friends?
Illustrated with bright, kid-friendly pictures by Nadine Bernard Westcott, Nola Buck's simple text is perfect for emergent readers and cat lovers alike.
Oh, Cats is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.
Synopsis
When a young girl spies three cats in her yard, she hopes they will be her playmates! But these frolicking felines have other ideas for fun. Will they ever be her friends?
Illustrated with bright, fresh pictures by Nadine Bernard Westcott, Nola Buck's simple text is perfect for emergent readers and cat lovers alike.
About the Author
Nola Buck (the pen name of Laura Godwin) is the author of many well-loved children's books, including
Christmas in the Manger. With Ann M. Martin she also coauthored
The Doll People,
The Runaway Dolls, and
The Meanest Doll in the World. She now lives in New York City but grew up in Alberta, Canada, and has fond Christmas Eve memories of watching Eeyore, the family donkey, play a part in the live Christmas pageant in her hometown.
Nadine Bernard Westcott is the illustrator of many popular books for children, including Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash and Mrs. McNosh and the Great Big Squash, as well as the author and illustator of The Lady With The Alligator Purse. She used to spend many hours chasing after her dog, who would come home only when ready and not a minute sooner. Ms. Westcott lives on Nantucket with her husband, Bill.