THE CAT BARKED?Monks, Lydia Il. by author. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-8037-2338-5. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of : Dial Books for Young Readers, 1999. Unp. $13.99. Lydia Monks's first effort as an author/illustrator is a witty, upbeat life lesson in self-contentment. A blue-eyed, bright orange cat wishes it were a dog, because dogs have more fun. The cat's child companion (seen as a parental figure) convinces the cat of its unique and worthy qualities. Monks combines rhyming verse with collage collage (kəläzh`, kō–) [Fr.,=pasting], technique in art consisting of cutting and pasting natural or manufactured materials to a painted or unpainted surface—hence, a work of art in this medium. and paint illustrations that have a quirky quirk n. 1. A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy: "Every man had his own quirks and twists" Harriet Beecher Stowe. 2. , vibrant flavor. The positive message and inventive illustrations could make this book a favorite of both children and parents. Ages 27. Reviewed by Elaine Cunfer, Kutztown University, PA |
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