Once there were four kittens who had never seen snow. The first three kittens are wary—snow is cold, it’s wet, it covers everything. As...
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Sep 25, 2011
David
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A Kitten Tale by Eric Rohmann tells of one adventurous kitten who is excited about the snow that will appear in winter, while his siblings all worry about it.
The most adventurous kitten in the litter final shows his siblings that snow really is fun.
The story is simple, and has some repetition. For me, the last line isn't right - I think it should read: "WE can't wait!" It's a possible choice for beginning or transisitional readers.
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The most adventurous kitten in the litter final shows his siblings that snow really is fun.
The story is simple, and has some repetition. For me, the last line isn't right - I think it should read: "WE can't wait!" It's a possible choice for beginning or transisitional readers.
Rohmann's illustrat More...
Aug 04, 2011
Elaine
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As the seasons pass, four playful kittens anticipate what it will be like when snow comes for the first time in their young lives. Three dread the cold, wet drifts that will be “heaped to their whiskers,” but the fourth kitten, depicted as the most mischievous in Rohmann’s bright, expressive relief and monotype prints, can’t wait. When the dreaded first snowfall comes to pass, the three scaredy-cats hide at first, but ultimately realize the fourth kitten had it right all along – snow is fun! For
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Nov 10, 2008
Kate Hastings
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Simple tale about four little kittens, three who dread snow and one little kitten who can't wait! Nice for toddlers.
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Dec 06, 2010
jacky
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I've been trying to read new books to Natalie at bed time before we get to her favorites. Even though she isn't too accepting of new story books, we got through this one while Daddy was getting her into her pjs. What was great about this book is that it was about snow and we happened to read it on the first real snow of the season, which is Natalie's first real experience with snow. The text was simple, with a nice pattern. The illustrations were nice, though not my favorite style. A good b
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Nov 07, 2011
Sandie
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My daughter loves all books about kittens pretty much so even though this one isn't one of my favorites she enjoys it.
Its about four kittens and one is looking forward to the coming winter while the other three worry through each season about it. Its fairly repitious and very simple. Good for little children I think.
The drawings are cute, not my favorite style but cute. I do love the feline smiles on the kittens, reminds me of one of our cats.
Its about four kittens and one is looking forward to the coming winter while the other three worry through each season about it. Its fairly repitious and very simple. Good for little children I think.
The drawings are cute, not my favorite style but cute. I do love the feline smiles on the kittens, reminds me of one of our cats.
Apr 17, 2011
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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Very cute! This story takes the kittens through four seasons, from spring to winter. Rohmann certainly has observed how kittens behave. In one picture, there are two bowls of kibbles on the floor. Instead of all the kibbles being in the bowls, Rohmann has shown some of them on the floor outside the bowls--so true and typical at my house. I'm not sure that all cats enjoy the snow, but young ones seem to. Cute story! Cat lovers will enjoy it.
Mar 12, 2011
Amy
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Eric Rohmann paints beautiful pictures for his books, and this is another great example. It's a simple story about four kittens getting ready for winter, which none of them look forward to except for one. This is a good book for young children to talk about winter and snow and prepare for colder weather. It's also good to talk about if they enjoy cold weather or not, because at first the kittens are not excited for winter, but then realize they love it.
Apr 26, 2011
Christine
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Four kittens contemplating snow for the first time:
"When autumn winds ruffled the trees, the first kitten said, 'Soon the snow will fall and fall. We'll be cold and wet and snow will cover everything!'
'Piles and drifts!' said the second kitten.
'Heaped to our whiskers,' said the third kitten.
Still the fourth kitten said, 'I can't wait.'"
A very cute and lovely story that briefly touches on the seasons and weather.
"When autumn winds ruffled the trees, the first kitten said, 'Soon the snow will fall and fall. We'll be cold and wet and snow will cover everything!'
'Piles and drifts!' said the second kitten.
'Heaped to our whiskers,' said the third kitten.
Still the fourth kitten said, 'I can't wait.'"
A very cute and lovely story that briefly touches on the seasons and weather.
Mar 17, 2011
Sarah
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A Kitten Tale by Eric Rohmann is one of my daughter's collection of cat books. We bought it at last year's book fair. I knew she'd like it from the adorable four kittens on the cover.
The story teaches the seasons of the year. From spring through fall three of the four kittens worry about the upcoming winter snows. The fourth kitten says he's looking forward to trying something new.
When winter comes the adventurous kitten eagerly goes out to try the snow. The others need s More...
The story teaches the seasons of the year. From spring through fall three of the four kittens worry about the upcoming winter snows. The fourth kitten says he's looking forward to trying something new.
When winter comes the adventurous kitten eagerly goes out to try the snow. The others need s More...
Oct 07, 2008
Susan
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0-7. Also Mock Caldecott. In this simple and colorful story, four kittens anticipate the coming winter - three with fear and anxiety and the golden fourth kitten with joyful anticipation and excitement. Beginning with spring and ending in winter, the reader follows the kittens on their playful outings as the three timid kittens share their fears ("Snow scares me!") while the daring fourth kitten always ends with "I can't wait!" Finally, a snowy winter morning arrives, and th
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Mar 10, 2009
Deanna
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A nicely told story of four little kittens who have never experienced snow. While three of the kittens are apprehensive about the looming weather, one more adventurous kitten, "Can't wait!"
Beautifully illustrations done in relief and monotype prints help gently address the fear of the unknown.
Beautifully illustrations done in relief and monotype prints help gently address the fear of the unknown.
Jan 28, 2011
Debra
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Four kittens await snowfall. Each season passes with three of the kittens discussing the dreaded possibility of the cold, wet problem. One looks forward to snow. He leads the others to enjoy. Rohmann is a good artist. His stories don't do much for me.
Dec 27, 2011
Amy
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Oh! To have an optimistic fourth kitten in your life saying "I can't wait" to every pending fear you have!! So sweet was that kitten, but there could have been so much more to this story. Not much to it at all.
Jun 25, 2009
Kathryn
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I found nothing inspiring about the story but the illustrations are absolutely charming! Something about these kitties just tugs at my heartstrings, they are oh-so-adorable! I think I hear them purring now! ;->
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Jan 12, 2009
elissa
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4 1/2 stars. Very sweet! I think I flipped through this when we first got it in, but didn't really stop to read it. I'm glad that I sat and read it through today. It's excellent for a winter storytime.
Mar 25, 2009
Kermit
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This was on a list where readers were conjecturing possible Caldecott winners for 2009. The illustrations are clean, simple, uncluttered and fit well with the idea of a kitten who is more adventurous than his siblings. Great readaloud for 3-5 year olds.
Dec 30, 2008
Sandy
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Adorable picture book! Good storytime book for these topics:
1) Change
2) Snow / Weather
3) Cats
1) Change
2) Snow / Weather
3) Cats
Jan 28, 2009
Molly
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The story is fine but this book is all about illustrations about cute kittens. I also love to see what Maggie will do when it has snowed and I open the door for her to go outside and this gives me an insight into what she is thinking. Ages 2+
Jun 15, 2011
Jeanette
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Adorable and simple. The illustrations are wonderful. I love his books. Another one well done.
Apr 25, 2009
Greta
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I liked this story. It seemed a little short to me, but it was a really fun picture book with a great story line.
Oct 08, 2008
Mandy
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This book is proof that less is more. The illustrations are simple yet beautiful, and they add so much to the story. The cats' faces don't have a lot of detail, yet their expressions are very real - amazing! (Especially as they watch the frog hop away and look through the window at the fourth kitten playing in the snow.)
I also really love the illustrations that show falling/fallen leaves - the autumn colors are just perfect.
I also really love the illustrations that show falling/fallen leaves - the autumn colors are just perfect.
