Synopses & Reviews
Moe McTooth is an outdoor cat. By day he prowls Dumpsters and doorways. By night he dances down alleys in the moonlight. But when winter comes, he turns into a cold and hungry cat, huddling in abandoned sofas to stay warm. Then one day a young woman rescues Moe and takes him back to her cozy apartment. He becomes an indoor cat. And life is gooduntil springtime beckons, and Moe remembers where he came from.
Best-selling author Eileen Spinelli has written a classic picture-book story that will warm the hearts of readers everywhere. Linda Bronsons exquisite paintings capture the special relationship between two unlikely friends.
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"Lyrical and rhythmic text...vivid pictures of independence, loneliness, cozy companionship...jazzy, full-color illustrations...cat's-eye glimpse of life and home." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
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"Very sweet...charming... heartfelt language captures the essence of what's important in life...as warm and fuzzy as Moe himself." KIRKUS REVIEWS
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"Vibrant palette...upbeat tale...engaging story...a promising addition to story times and a special treat for cat lovers."
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"cozy tale...whiskered star...alluring nightscape...familiar details...Bronson's freewheeling oil paintings capture Moe's unique flair and zest for life." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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"Vibrant palette...upbeat tale...engaging story...a promising addition to story times and a special treat for cat lovers." Booklist, ALA
"Very sweet...charming... heartfelt language captures the essence of what's important in life...as warm and fuzzy as Moe himself." KIRKUS REVIEWS Kirkus Reviews
"Lyrical and rhythmic text...vivid pictures of independence, loneliness, cozy companionship...jazzy, full-color illustrations...cat's-eye glimpse of life and home." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL School Library Journal
"cozy tale...whiskered star...alluring nightscape...familiar details...Bronson's freewheeling oil paintings capture Moe's unique flair and zest for life." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Moe McTooth is an outdoor cat. By day he prowls Dumpsters and doorways. By night he dances down alleys in the moonlight. But when winter comes, he turns into a cold and hungry cat, huddling in abandoned sofas to stay warm.
Then one day a young woman rescues Moe and takes him back to her cozy apartment. He becomes an indoor cat. And life is good--until springtime beckons, and Moe remembers where he came from.
Best-selling author Eileen Spinelli has written a classic picture-book story that will warm the hearts of readers everywhere. Linda Bronson's exquisite paintings capture the special relationship between two unlikely friends.
About the Author
Eileen Spinelli is the author of many picture books, including SOMEBODY LOVES YOU, MR. HATCH, WHEN MAMA COMES HOME TONIGHT, and most recently, NIGHT SHIFT DADDY. She lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Jerry Spinelli.Linda Bronson is the illustrator of several picture books, including CROOKJAW by Caron Lee Cohen and TEATIME WITH EMMA BUTTERSNAP by Lindsey Tate. She lives in Wethersfield, Connecticut, with her three cats.