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Mrs. Crump's Cat
From Linda Smith and David Roberts comes a funny, heartwarming tale about the wonderful things that can happen when you open your door to friendship.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
May 2nd 2006
by HarperCollins
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Jan 23, 2013
Lisa Vegan
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
all cat lovers and all curmudgeons and all who appreciate an amusing & sweet picture book
Recommended to Lisa by:
Kathryn
Oh, I just loved this book. It’s such a sweet, and quite funny, story about a stray (orange!) cat and how it works its way into the heart of a woman who “has no use for a cat” but ends up having a soft spot in her heart.
The story and illustrations had me smiling all the way through, though I’m a bit envious of Mrs. Crump.
All cat lovers, or even those who know cats, are sure to enjoy this story and its illustrations.
This is a wonderful book for teaching about animal rescue or for anyone who’s a...more
The story and illustrations had me smiling all the way through, though I’m a bit envious of Mrs. Crump.
All cat lovers, or even those who know cats, are sure to enjoy this story and its illustrations.
This is a wonderful book for teaching about animal rescue or for anyone who’s a...more
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A heartwarming story of how a stray cat changes an older woman's life. Mrs. Crump is determined to get rid of the cat, but somehow she can't seem to manage, as bits of her heart melt into kindness toward this loving creature. In the end, she keeps the cat and is much better for it. The illustrations are colorful and crisp and the cat is quite cute. The text doesn't spell everything out for you plainly, causing readers to think and infer, which I found refreshing. Anyone who has ever found a stra...more
I loved this book! It's such a sweet, touching, authentic-feeling story about (slightly grumpy) Mrs. Crump and the cat who purrs his way into her heart. Smith does a great job illustrating the ways the cat endears himself to Mrs. Crump bit by bit, and how Mrs. Crump begins to soften and smile more and more. It's so cute and funny and poignant! A great story to show how caring for someone, loving someone, beyond oneself can open up the world in a beautiful new light.
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Just a cute short story about a lady who doesn't want to adopt a stray cat that turns up at her house, but then of course she starts to like the cat and gives in. I liked it because the same thing happened to me and now we have Genie! I read this one to the Kindergarteners and they loved it. Their reactions often dictate my reviews on kids books.
I read it to my third grade class yesterday and did a lesson on prediction. They loved it. When I first pulled it out they thought it was going to be too babyish for them but they ate it up! The room was so quiet. Really cute story of an old grumpy lady who is found by a cat.
What a great animal lovers story. It is about a woman who finds a cat on her doorstep. She does not want to take the cat in but she brings him in and feeds him, cleans him, and keeps him warm and dry. By the end she is grateful for the cats love and companionship.
If you have a pet that you didn't want in the beginning, and that pet has really grown on you, this book is for you!
I just love a story about a reluctant cat owner. "Cats are sneaky that way." A good readaloud for kindergarteners.
I can relate to this story. We have 2 cats and they both came to us sort of the same way, sneaky little critters.
Mrs. Crump has no need for a cat, so she's a little disgruntled when an exquisite golden cat appears on her porch step one rainy day. When the cat slips inside, she decides when the cat is dry she'll send it on its way. But then, much to her surprise, she finds herself buying a little red pet dish at the store that night. After a flea bath, several pints of cream, and a few more purchases, the store owner finally sums it up perfectly: "Cats are clever that way. Before you know it, you'll be sitt...more
Nice children's book that shows how a woman comes to love a stray cat that she never intended to keep.
May 24, 2010
dee
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Cat people, you know the kind that like cats.
Shelves:
children-s-books
Cats are indeed very clever. I thought this was a great book especially if you like cats.
good--
Our girls love this story -- we've borrowed it several times from the library. It has a delightful narrative and humorous illustrations. We are suckers for cat stories and this one is sure to please.
A "wet, yellow, sneaky, picky, stray cat with fleas" works its magic on lonely Mrs. Crump's heart. We love this heart-warming story.
I will add a "favorites" shelf so that I can add this sweet and wonderfully illustrated book to it!
I think with this book, I'm officially a full fledged David Roberts devotee.
Mar 08, 2008
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
read-childrens-books,
read-cat-books
Reminds me of me! I've taken in plenty of strays.
May 16, 2013
Rachael
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Almeta
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Linda Smith is the author of When Moon Fell Down, Mrs. Biddlebox, There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Boot, and the Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book Mrs. Crump's Cat. Linda lived a full life in a short period of time. On June 28, 2000, she passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer, but she left behind a world of language, love, and good humor that shines through in her books.
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