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Parents' Guide to

Cat the Cat, Who Is That?

By Darienne Stewart, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 2+

Charming friend tale for both toddlers and new readers.

Book Mo Willems Friendship 2010
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age 2+

Based on 2 parent reviews

rivermom
rivermom Parent
January 22, 2011
age 2+

Wacky fun friendship book

This book is very silly but always makes my 2 year old laugh. Plus it's a nice message about making friends, and not judging at first sight.
Jamie and James
Jamie and James Parent of 5 and 7-year-old
March 20, 2010
age 2+

Dazzling, or Frazzling?

Comments-really doesn't stand out from other picture books, but great friendship lessons. At least it teaches kids new things. My kids just (used to) love those illustrations. I mean, this book could tell the story just with the pictures. But this is a warm-feeling book-it makes you feel good.
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What's the Story?

Cat the Cat is out for a walk and greets her friends -- Mouse, Duck, and Fish -- each time answering the question, \"Who is that?\" Then she encounters a strange, four-armed creature. Who is it? \"I have no idea,\" Cat the Cat says. Rather than shy away, she seizes the chance to make a new friend.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (1 ):

Cat the Cat skips, jumps, and pirouettes with delight in this simple but cute book. Kids will relate when she stops up short at the sight of a giant yellow-green, four-armed creature stacking blocks -- and giggle when she and the creature scatter the blocks in sheer joy. Simple words and repetition make this an especially fun and rewarding choice for beginning readers.

Simply drawn, brightly colored cartoons are as exuberant as Cat and her friends.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about meeting new people. How do you greet someone new? How do you make new friends? Talk about how you got to know some of your best friends.

  • You also can talk about different kinds of greetings. What are some of the ways you say "hello"? And how do you answer?

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