Gay, Marie-Louise: Caramba.Gay, Marie-Louise CARAMBA. Il. by author. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 088899-6674-5. Toronto: Groundwood Books, 2005. Unp. $16.95. Young readers will easily relate to Caramba, a kitten kitten newborn or young cat or ferret. kitten mortality complex a general term applied to a syndrome involving death of young kittens, particularly in breeding establishments. who will teach them the important lesson that we should accept and cherish our differences. Caramba looks like any other cat, but he has a secret. Caramba is ashamed that he can't fly like all the other cats. He has tried and tried and tried to fly, but has been unsuccessful with every attempt. Caramba fears he is destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. to remain with his feet on the ground forever. His cousins try to teach Caramba how to fly by carrying him over to the ocean and letting him go. In horror, they watch as he tumbles and falls and splashes into the ocean. While underwater, Caramba discovers that although he cannot fly, he can do something other cats can't--he can swim! This is a delightful tale for young readers, who will fall in love with the colorful illustrations and endearing en·dear·ing adj. Inspiring affection or warm sympathy: the endearing charm of a little child. en·dear new characters. Ages 4-7. Reviewed by Lea Lee, Old Dominion University “ODU” redirects here. For other uses, see ODU (disambiguation). The university was recently named one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review. , Virginia. |
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