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4.24 of 5 stars
Mary GrandPré’s debut picture book returns!

* “HIN YU MIN is nearly done in by her own haughtiness after she spurns ... read full description

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Jul 29, 2011
Heloyce rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Story and illustrations are well-done. I always like a tale with a goor moral.
Sep 25, 2011
Megan D. rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Chin Yu Min is newly widowed, but doesn't appreciate the kindnesses of her neighbours, and alienates herself. When a wise, talking ginger cat comes into her life and saves her from loneliness and starvation, she feels her life is complete and her independence justified. When the cat disappears one day, this haughty, snobby woman has to learn how to unbend and seek help.

The illustrations were a beautiful pairing with this folktale. My girls and I really liked this story.of a woman who More...
Sep 16, 2011
PWRL marked it as to-read
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Jul 18, 2008
Jazzw rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A wonderful book on friendship, and appreciating everything.
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Jan 07, 2012
Wyntrnoire rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 25, 2011
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Nov 19, 2011
Jim rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oct 08, 2011
Heather rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jul 31, 2011
Sabrina marked it as to-read
Jul 23, 2011
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May 19, 2011
Gabe rated it: 5 of 5 stars
May 19, 2011
Caleb rated it: 4 of 5 stars
May 19, 2011
Monica rated it: 4 of 5 stars
May 12, 2011
Amy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Mar 16, 2011
Evelyn rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Mar 03, 2011
Sarah rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 25, 2010
Julia rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 01, 2010
Courtney rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 01, 2010
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Oct 19, 2010
Mrs. Nakagawa rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 17, 2010
Steven rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Sep 13, 2010
Elizabeth rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Sep 03, 2010
Marcie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 16, 2010
Finny rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jul 23, 2010
Cana rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Apr 04, 2010
Ab rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 28, 2010
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Jan 20, 2010
Cass rated it: 5 of 5 stars