Synopses & Reviews
As befits its hero, the song "Señor Don Gato" springs to life in an animated read-aloud sure to spur many a rousing rendition. Meow - Meow - Meow!Oh, Señor Don Gato was a cat.
On a high red roof Don Gato sat. . . .
When Señor Don Gato receives an ardent love letter from the fluffy white lady cat, a dramatic chain of events is set into motion. Theres a tragic fall off the roof, a heart-rending death scene, a village thrown into mourning for its fallen hero . . . and then love, returned to life and triumphant. Lively and full of fun, John Manderss illustrations capture delightful details of Spanish architecture and customs, while a costumed cast of cats acts out the well-known childrens song with comically melodramatic flair.
Synopsis
Oh, Senor Don Gato was a cat.On a high red roof Don Gato sat. . . .
About the Author
John Manders works out of his studio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, creating artwork for picture books. Of SEÑOR DON GATO, he says, "This Spanish folk song tells a richly detailed story through what is left out of the lyrics. Since Don Gatos character is never specifically described, I had the wonderful task of imagining this larger-than-life character in pencil and paint."