by J E Morris (Author) J E Morris (Illustrator)
Flubby, the cute but aloof cat, is not a fan of Valentine's Day!
Kami wants to give Flubby a gift for Valentine's Day. But cats can't read cards, and flowers make Flubby sneeze! Can Kami find the perfect present for her pal?
The charming illustrations, simple text, and comic-like panels by J. E. Morris, author-illustrator of the Maud the Koala books, make this a unique format with a narrative style perfect for storytime and progressing readers. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
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A holiday title worthy of even the most reticent feline companion.
PreS-Gr 1--On Valentine's Day, Kami wants to show her cat Flubby that she loves him. She tries it all--a card, a gift, and flowers--but nothing's right. This story treats the earliest readers to simple prose and appealing pictures that facilitate decoding skills. The author uses onomatopoeia in the story--"Achoo!"--and the pictures are clearly structured, with a graphic flair that includes thought bubbles and works in tandem to illustrate the story's action with a bright palette. The narrative presents the true nature of Valentine's Day as a holiday of love and care. Although the book does not discuss exactly why Flubby doesn't like Valentine's Day, the story's plot structure, unique presentation, and accessible text present an authentic holiday story to young readers. VERDICT A simple, fun text for the earliest of independent readers.--Jennifer Strattman
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