I loved it so much that I had the entire book memorized and would delight in "reading" it to anyone who wanted to listen.
The illustrations were exquisite, so exquisite that I am able to vividly envision them in my mind today.
Cats Vanish Slowly is sure to become one of a child's favorite poem books in childhood and beyond. It is a book of poems about cats that live at "Grandmother's Farm." Children will delight as they follow these cats throughout the twelve poems in this book.
Some of the cats that they will meet are "B.P." a "bad penny" but he is completely loyal, Mama Gray (who bears a striking resemblance to Cody!) and her kittens and Buddha "the cat who might be a mystic, or might just be a cat."
From the publisher: "Poet Ruth Tiller captures the personalities and moods of each of her cats in clear, concise language easy enough for young readers, but with evocative imagery and varied rhythms that will engage the interest of older readers as well."
"If you've ever loved a cat, you will understand why Ruth Tiller echoes a famous Cheshire Cat passage from ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND for the title of her book. The cats of CATS VANISH SLOWLY will remain in your heart and mind long after you finish this magical book."
There are a number of full page illustrations (paintings) which were done by Laura Seeley that will make you want to snip them from this book and put them in frames to display. (No! Don't really do that! You don't want to cut a book, but they ARE superb and you WILL want to frame them!)
Suggested Ages 6-10
- ISBN: 978-1-56145-106-7
- Total Pages: 32
- Size: 8 x 12
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I was not compensated for this review. I was sent a copy of Cats Vanish Slowly to read/review.
