Author P.I. Maltbie returns to the theme of famous individuals and their pets--a subject she visited in her 2008 book Picasso and Minou--in her newest picture book. In this story, we meet Samuel Clemens, otherwise known as Mark Twain, a sad old man who has lost his beloved wife, Livy, and is living like a recluse in his house on 5th Avenue in New York City. His daughter's cat, Bambino, keeps him company as he spends more and more time in bed, refusing to accept invitations from people he's convi More...

A charming story about how his daughter's cat revives the spirit of a depressed and grieving Samuel Clemens. Includes author's note and bibliography.

Author P.I. Maltbie returns to the theme of famous individuals and their pets--a subject she visited in her 2008 book Picasso and Minou--in her newest picture book. In this story, we meet Samuel Clemens, otherwise known as Mark Twain, a sad old man who has lost his beloved wife, Livy, and is living like a recluse in his house on 5th Avenue in New York City. His daughter's cat, Bambino, keeps him company as he spends more and more time in bed, refusing to accept invitations from people he's convi More...

In 1904 Sam Clemens leads a reclusive life in New York City after the death of his wife, who was also his editor, until his cat Bambino influences him to re-join society. Includes brief notes on the life and work of Samuel Langhorne Clemens who was known to the world by his pen name, Mark Twain.

Historical fiction - Picture book.
Subjects

Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Juvenile fiction.

Authors, American -- Juvenile fiction.

Cats -- Juvenile diction.

New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1898-1951 -- Juve More...

Story of a sorrowful time in Samuel Clement's, best known by his pen name Mark Twain, life when he is grieving the loss of his beloved wife Livy. Finding only small comfortyfrom his cat Bambino his days are long and lonely ones. One day Bambino leaps out a window and Mr. Clements seeks aid in finding his furry friend. The community comes together to try and help their favorite author with many many cats of all shapes, sizes and colors. Their kindness and the return of Bambino makes Mr. Clements More...

Based on actual events in the life of Samuel Clemens (mark Twain) following the death of his wife, this story describes how he withdrew into isolation and despair, spending his time mainly with his daughters cat, Bambino. With the passage of two seasons and an incident in which the cat runs away, he rediscovers the many things in the outside worlds that have value and interest to him and he reclaims his life. (Bambino returns.) Back matter provides excellent research details.

Anyone who loves cats will love this book. Anyone interested in a glimpse into Mark Twain's life will enjoy this book. I loved the feelings portrayed in the book in regards to Mark Twain losing his wife... I had this as a read aloud with my son and he was confused at first about whether this was really a biography or a story... We agreed in the end it was a story with a loads of information about Mark Twain. Touching, wonderful book.

In 1904, after losing his beloved wife, Mark Twain shut his door on the public life he had led. Instead, he stayed indoors spending much of his time alone except for his daughter’s cat, Bambino. The two of them grew closer as they played billiards together, shared ice cream for his birthday, and stayed together in a bed crowded with books and papers. One day, after spotting a squirrel outside the window, Bambino leapt out and disappeared. Twain put an ad in the paper and many people came with ca More...

After his wife's death, Samuel Clemens becomes despondent and withdraws from his public life altogether. Only when his daughter's cat, who has become his constant companion about the house, goes missing does the author find the will to venture out into the world again.
It's a very sweet story showing the power of our love for furry creatures and supposed to be true.

A little long - relates the story of Mark Twain's grief over his wife's death and how his daughter's cat may have motivated him to get back to his life. Interesting trivial bit of history.

I liked the kitty, Bambino. He was feisty. He helped Samuel Clemens get through a difficult time in his life.

The story of Mark Twain and his cat Bambino.

A look inside the life of a grieving Samuel Clemens, AKA Mark Twain, and how his daughter's cat Bambino helped him to live again after the death of his wife.

I loved the story and enjoyed the illustrations though they seemed a bit cartoonish/Disney Movie-sih for the likes of Mark Twain.