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Marshmallow
Oliver is a tabby cat who is always the center of attention.
Marshmallow is a baby rabbit who moves into Oliver's home.
At first Oliver does not welcome Marshmallow, but the little bunny's charms are impossible to resist. This is the true story of how Oliver and Marshmallow become friends.
Clare Turlay Newberry's lifelong passions for cats and for drawing come together in thi...more
Marshmallow is a baby rabbit who moves into Oliver's home.
At first Oliver does not welcome Marshmallow, but the little bunny's charms are impossible to resist. This is the true story of how Oliver and Marshmallow become friends.
Clare Turlay Newberry's lifelong passions for cats and for drawing come together in thi...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
January 8th 2008
by HarperCollins
(first published 1942)
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This was my favorite book when I was 3-4 years old. My mother would take me to the local library once a week and ask me to choose a book. Week after week I took home Marshmallow. Finally my mother said I needed to choose something else. I was sad. Nothing was as good as Marshmallow. But the next week she let me take it home again! So naturally, this was the first book I bought for my own children.
Marshmallow is the story of a baby bunny introduced into a home that already has a full grown cat....more
Marshmallow is the story of a baby bunny introduced into a home that already has a full grown cat....more
I did not grow up with this book, so knew nothing about it until a few days ago. This past weekend I was walking by Every Picture Tells a Story on Montana Avenue and the book cover caught my eye because the illustration was so beautiful. I asked about the book in the store and the one in the window was the last copy. Without even reading the book, I bought it b/c the rest of the illustrations were also so beautiful. When I got home, I read it and what a great story. It's all about how Oliver the...more
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Dec 11, 2010
Ellen
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Anyone who likes rabbits and cats
Shelves:
children-s-picture,
favorite-child-book
As a child this was the one book I repeatedly checked out from the library. Then when I had Devin and Patrick I searched for it until I found that Scholastic books had republished it. Then I promptly bought it. The story is of a baby rabbit that is adopted by a woman who is single, has a cat, Oliver, and brings him home to her New York City apartment. The illustrations are great, they are chalk drawings and the shading and just a hint of color really make the animals. Marshmallow and Oliver meet...more
I had seen the book before tons of times at various libraries, but had never picked it up. While I loved her drawings of cats in "April's Kittens," I thought the story sucked and dragged on for way to long. This book, which won a 1943 Caldecott Honor award, was much better. First off the illustrations were ridiculously cute. Marshmallow is about a young woman who has a grey tabby cat named Oliver and adopts a baby bunny named Marshmallow. At first Oliver is scared of the rabbit, but learns to lo...more
PB2: This picture-book was slow-moving. I am neither a big fan of rabbits or cats so the two main animals were not especially like-able in my eyes. Regardless, I think the book did a great job showing that you cannot judge too early, as the cat instinctively did not like the bunny, but ended up loving the bunny at the end of the story. I think the book could also have a hidden meaning about a family having another child because the bunny was getting more attention and love from the woman at firs...more
Bought for Jack & Spencer who will be raised around cats. Rabbits might figure into their childhood since Aunt Michele has always had rabbits along with her cats.
Sweet story of Oliver, a tabby, who has always been the focus of attention. Marshmallow is a baby rabbit who comes to live at Oliver's house. This is the true story of how they become friends.
This precious book won the 1943 Caldecott Honor. Clare Turlay Newberry received the Caldecott Honor for four of her fifteen books:
T-Bone, The...more
Sweet story of Oliver, a tabby, who has always been the focus of attention. Marshmallow is a baby rabbit who comes to live at Oliver's house. This is the true story of how they become friends.
This precious book won the 1943 Caldecott Honor. Clare Turlay Newberry received the Caldecott Honor for four of her fifteen books:
T-Bone, The...more
Jun 24, 2012
Michelle Rosales
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
5360-summer-12
Oliver the cat did not know about other animals, except for mice of course. He loved peace and quiet and was a wonderful pet. One day his owner Miss Tilly brings home a rabbit named Marshmallow. At first Oliver is scared, then the next day he is much braver and decides to creep toward Marshmallow. Miss Tilly separates them fearing Oliver will eat Marshmallow. As time goes on, Marshmallow is unhappy and is looking for a place that is the same as his nice, warm, furry mother. When he sees that opp...more
Jan 27, 2013
Paul
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
childrens-lit,
caldecott
Marshmallow achieves in such a few number of charcoal strokes for her white rabbit in such a variety of postures and expressions, and is a great compliment to the grey Oliver the cat here (and Newberry's April's Kittens and other cat books) that create a density of darkness or black that is equally compelling. The story is a little too cute for me, probably achieved by having the cat and bunny as the main characters, and that they achieve a largely fanciful bond. Cat or rabbit lovers will probab...more
The cat thinks he's a quiet rabbit. Except he's a loud cat. The cat doesn't like the rabbit. The rabbit destroys things. The cat and the rabbit are never allowed in the same room because they might fight. The rabbit might be Tyler Durden.
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My initial reaction when reading this book was that it was about a cat who thought he was a rabbit. But then there appeared to be both a cat and a rabbit. Even after that first hiccup, the story wasn't very interesting.
The sto...more
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My initial reaction when reading this book was that it was about a cat who thought he was a rabbit. But then there appeared to be both a cat and a rabbit. Even after that first hiccup, the story wasn't very interesting.
The sto...more
Preschool-third grade
Oliver the tabby cat, is not happy when a baby rabbit is brought home. All Oliver wants is peace and quiet. The true story of an unlikely friendship between a cat and baby bunny, is charming. The illustrations are soft and magical. It is a wonderful book to use during the month of April to celebrate all things bunny and to tie in with poetry month. The poems are very well done. The ode to a bunny...and the less celebratory follow-up poem on the bunny that likes to chew.
Oliver the tabby cat, is not happy when a baby rabbit is brought home. All Oliver wants is peace and quiet. The true story of an unlikely friendship between a cat and baby bunny, is charming. The illustrations are soft and magical. It is a wonderful book to use during the month of April to celebrate all things bunny and to tie in with poetry month. The poems are very well done. The ode to a bunny...and the less celebratory follow-up poem on the bunny that likes to chew.
I chose this story as my early childhood book.
This is the tale of Marshmallow the bunny and Oliver the cat whose home he takes over. Oliver doesn’t like Marshmallow at first, or at least doesn’t know what to make of him, but by the end they become best friends. This is based on a true story – the author/illustrator owned Marshmallow and Oliver and this is her story about them.
It’s a very cute story that children will love. The illustrations are quick life sketches of the animals with very little...more
This is the tale of Marshmallow the bunny and Oliver the cat whose home he takes over. Oliver doesn’t like Marshmallow at first, or at least doesn’t know what to make of him, but by the end they become best friends. This is based on a true story – the author/illustrator owned Marshmallow and Oliver and this is her story about them.
It’s a very cute story that children will love. The illustrations are quick life sketches of the animals with very little...more
May 03, 2008
Rachel Jessen
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
ages 3-5
Shelves:
children-s-books
My older daughter picked this up at her library at school for her little sister, and it is such a cute book.
I don't think I've ever seen any books by Ms. Newberry before because I certainly would have remembered her artwork. She was born in Enterprise, Oregon in 1903.
Here's how you know her drawings are beautiful. I abhor cats, and can barely stand the idea of having a rabbit in the house. And this book had the cutest cat named Oliver. Oliver's owner, Miss Tilly, brings home a baby rabbit. "Oli...more
I don't think I've ever seen any books by Ms. Newberry before because I certainly would have remembered her artwork. She was born in Enterprise, Oregon in 1903.
Here's how you know her drawings are beautiful. I abhor cats, and can barely stand the idea of having a rabbit in the house. And this book had the cutest cat named Oliver. Oliver's owner, Miss Tilly, brings home a baby rabbit. "Oli...more
I did not really remember this book really from when I was little but the name Marshmallow stood out to me! It is a great story of how a cute bunny named Marshmallow comes to live in Oliver the cats home. At first Oliver is not accepting of this bunny moving into his personal space. In the end they work everything out and become great friends. This story has a great meaning behind it and great for little kids to enjoy! I loved the pictures they were beautiful!
Dec 09, 2011
Ilana
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Pre-K-2nd grade teachers and children
Shelves:
new-berry-caldecott
I really like this book. I am sure I must have read or been read this book when I was little, and probably lobed it, but I don't remember it. Love the story and the simple yet powerful tale of a friendship between a bunny, Marshmallow and a cat, Oliver, along with their caretaker. just a sweet and adorable story. Also has a couple of great rhyming poems in the story.
The story of an unlikely friendship between a bunny and a cat. At first both are unsure of one another, but over time the two become inseparable. Illustrations are black and white, softly rendered and highlighted with touches of pinky/peach. The story is very long. Other books by this author look the same and are also very lengthy for picture books.
A cat thinking he is the center of his owner’s whole world? Do not all cats, and possibly dogs as well, think that? Well things change once Marshmallow comes into play.
Studying the art and poetry in the book is stunning. It is a fun little tale of a family growing whether they want each other at first or not. Very sweet, to read for Easter holiday, spring or any day!
Studying the art and poetry in the book is stunning. It is a fun little tale of a family growing whether they want each other at first or not. Very sweet, to read for Easter holiday, spring or any day!
Pb 23. Holy crap, cutest book I've read in a long time! The illustrations were beautiful and soft and made me think of stuffed animals and pictures of my Beatrix Potter nursery when I was little. I really wish they made a Marshmallow toy because I would get it. The story was adorable and sweet and reminded me of my dog and rabbit.
This was recommended to me by a co-worker who listened to her 1st-grade teacher read it to her. The illustrations were minimal and sparse, and there was a a lot of text. My daughter actually fell asleep while I read this one to her, though I enjoyed it, particularly the clever poetry. I enjoyed the simple storyline about friendship.
This is a sweet story about a cat and a rabbit sharing the same household who make peace, eventually. Longer story with some charming poems woven in. Maybe a bit long for my 4-year old grandson but he seemed to like it nonetheless. Perfect length for his older brother (5 1/2).
Jan 02, 2012
Laura5
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
caldecott-challenge,
pets
Marshmallow was a very unhappy little bunny...
"If he had been a kitten, he would have mewed. If he had been a puppy, he would have howled And if he had been a baby, he would have cried his eyes out. But being a bunny, he just sat still and felt sad."
"If he had been a kitten, he would have mewed. If he had been a puppy, he would have howled And if he had been a baby, he would have cried his eyes out. But being a bunny, he just sat still and felt sad."
I read this book at the pediatrician's office. Dante then read it after I recommended it. There's more text in it than I guessed by looking at the cover. The story is delightful, as are the illustrations.
This is the story of a cat and a rabbit who become friends. While the illustrations are great, the story drags on too long. I find that this is a pattern with books by Clare Turlay Newberry.
Beautiful illustrations, funny, sweet. A woman living in an apartment with an older, set-in-his-ways cat brings home a tiny bunny named Marshmallow. Marshmallow proceeds to change both their lives.
Jan 07, 2012
Lorna
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
caldecott-challenge,
picturebooks
1943 Caldecott Honor
Favorite illustration: The last page with Marshmallow and Oliver snuggled up.
Favorite line: The poem entitled "In Praise of Rabbits"
Kid-appeal--Kids will still love this one. The text is longer, so better for pre-K/K and up.
Favorite illustration: The last page with Marshmallow and Oliver snuggled up.
Favorite line: The poem entitled "In Praise of Rabbits"
Kid-appeal--Kids will still love this one. The text is longer, so better for pre-K/K and up.
A cute story about a cat and how his life changes when his owner gets a pet bunny. My son loved the story, but it was a tad wordy for young children. Beautiful illustrations though.
This is a wonderful story about a cat and a bunny that joins his family. The adjustment of each one to the household as well as their relationship ring true and make for a sweet tale.
Caldecott Honor Book, 1943
Favorite illustration: page 21
Favorite line: "Marshmallow shut his eyes and snuggled close, blissfully happy to have found another furry animal."
Favorite illustration: page 21
Favorite line: "Marshmallow shut his eyes and snuggled close, blissfully happy to have found another furry animal."
I didn't know this was a book about a cat till I opened it and then it was quickly added to my collection. A cute simple story with really sweet pictures. I love it.
Mar 28, 2012
Leslie
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
caldecott,
picturebooks
Caldecott Honor--1943
Another sweet animal story from Newberry. She adds just the right amount of tension to keep this gentle pet story interesting.
Another sweet animal story from Newberry. She adds just the right amount of tension to keep this gentle pet story interesting.
This is a reprint of a '40's caldecott honoree. I love these vintage books with the sweet storylines and simple charcoal drawings. Perfect for Easter!
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