The Little Kitten
Product Description
Full-color photographs. Brief text and full-color photos portray a little girl’s fun and problems with her inquisitive kitten named Pickle. … More >>
- ISBN13: 9780394858180
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
This is one of the stronger entries in this series, with the by-now-familiar formula that drives these books bolstered by a cuter-than usual subject, and a more skillful array of photographs than I’ve seen in some of the others.
The story is about a little girl whose cat gives birth to a litter of kittens. The girl falls in love with the most curious of the kittens, and names him Pickle. The bulk of the book details a variety of around-the-home adventures that demonstrate Pickle’s propensity for mischief.
The pictures, which sometimes are presented as a sequence that tell a story of their own, are very well done this time around, and the kitten is just adorable.
But I have some problems with the story line, which once again doesn’t provide the audience with a very good model of pet ownership. The kitten is allowed to escape repeatedly into the outside world, with no threat of serious consequences. In the world of the book, a litter of kittens means new pets for willing homes, but in the real world, most newborn kittens are destined to be put down, as there are far more kittens than owners. The final solution to the kitten’s wandering involves tying a helium balloon around his midsection so that he can be kept track of. I think any youngster who is reading this book should be made to understand that tying anything one a cat is a very bad idea.
Criticisms aside, this is a gentle book that has a sweet disposition. I wouldn’t buy the entire series sight unseen, but if your child enjoys one of these books, you might cnosider getting others.
Rating: 3 / 5
Love this adorable book about kitties. Has beautiful photos of the cat and kittens and a cute story. The only drawback is that the example of the pet owner’s actions is not a great one; lets the kitten keep getting outside, has it in situations and lets it play with articles that are unsafe for a cat, but I think it gives the reader a good opportunity to point out to the child these flaws in the care of the kitten, and give the child a better understanding of what a responsible pet owner should do for their pet. I think it is a valuable and hearttouching book and if used properly, a great learning tool! And for smaller children, great pictures for them to look at and enjoy!
Rating: 4 / 5
The pictures are wonderful and the kitten is so sweet and cute. The end, however, shows string tied around the kitten’s belly with a floating balloon. Children would need to be told how dangerous that is for kitty. The worst case is the child reading the book will want to copy what happened to Pickles.
Rating: 4 / 5
The book starts with a cat and the cat is going to have babies. Do you think all the babies will come out? Read and find out what the kitten’s name is. The kitten plays with a toy. Find out what that toy is. Find out what happens in the sory. Recommended for 2nd grade and up. Breanna
Rating: 4 / 5
My kids really like this series of books. The photography is good and matches the story line.
Rating: 5 / 5