Cat the Cat sure likes her flying friends. You will too
Join this spunky feline as she introduces the very youngest readers to her world, wh... read full description
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Jul 17, 2011
Dolly
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We went on a bit of a Mo Willems binge tonight, reading 3 of his newer books. We found a couple of Elephant and Piggie books we hadn't read as well as this reading primer and we just had to read them all at once. Our girls had a friend sleeping over and we all had fun taking turns reading these books and playing the different parts. I like that it emphasizes the saying that "Where there's a will, there's a way."
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May 21, 2010
Heidi
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This is a book for just beginning readers. Very few words with lots of repetition and illustrative action to help the reader along. Willems signature style in his pictures (which I think is cute). Not really a plot in this, but still something the young readers can follow along and relate to. Cute twist at the end.
Now my dilemma is if I'm able to add this to the books for beginners collection--there are no Easy Picture books there!
Now my dilemma is if I'm able to add this to the books for beginners collection--there are no Easy Picture books there!
Mar 03, 2011
Tdavis
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Mo Willems has a talent for making children laugh out loud. His newest series with Cat is no exception. The bold, legible fonts and balloon dialog box are great for children’s print awareness. The narrative is exploratory and funny. Simple and amazing!
Early Literacy Skills:
Narrative Skills
Phonological Awareness
Print Awareness
Print Motivation
Early Literacy Skills:
Narrative Skills
Phonological Awareness
Print Awareness
Print Motivation
May 12, 2011
NancyJo
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I love the Mo Willems books! These Cat the Cat books though are right up there with Elephant & Piggie. Especially for younger children.
These books are great for infants to age 3, or I would also recommend them to children with developmental disabilities that are older.
Cat the Cat is friendly and funny! A real joy!
These books are great for infants to age 3, or I would also recommend them to children with developmental disabilities that are older.
Cat the Cat is friendly and funny! A real joy!
Apr 06, 2010
Gwen the Librarian
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Mo Willems' new series about Cat the Cat is perfect for the very earliest readers who are still sounding out words and appreciate repetition. For the same reason, these books may appeal to toddlers. There's not much plot here, but Willems' illustrations add fun to the mix and make the story move.
Apr 01, 2010
Natalie
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This asks children to identify which animals are capable of flying. It's done tongue-in-cheek but isn't as amusing as some of Willem's other books-- but is better than most boring-tastic beginning readers. Elephant and Piggie might be funnier, but Cat the Cat is more practical for learning to read.
Feb 26, 2010
babyhippoface
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When Cat the Cat asks her friends Bee the bee, Bird the bird, and Bat the bat if they can fly, each one demonstrates his ability for her. As they wonder who else can fly, they come across Rhino the rhino. Surely he cannot fly? Mo Willems' latest series is a gem for early readers, who only have to read a mere sixteen different words to master this book. Although the vocabulary is extremely simple, the story is still delightful for young children, as are Mo's illustrations. Kids will excitedly poi
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Feb 27, 2010
Kristin
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great for very beginning reader with simple language & repetitive nature.
charlie liked the different ways the creatures flew...especially the rhino.
great artwork as always. I really want to decorate a playroom with willems artwork...
charlie liked the different ways the creatures flew...especially the rhino.
great artwork as always. I really want to decorate a playroom with willems artwork...
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Jun 17, 2010
Meredith
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I know this is a forbidden word, but I can't help it: Cat the Cat is (gasp!) CUTE!!! She just is. And I had a nice giggle about the ending. Another nice book for the little ones or those working towards independence.
Aug 30, 2011
Cheryl in CC NV
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Another instant classic, for the youngest readers, from the funniest genius of the new century. Love the inclusion of Pigeon for the sharp-eyed - I'm tempted to see if he's in all the Cat the Cat books.
Jan 16, 2012
Linda
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the "cat the cat" books are good early readers, not as good as Willems' "piggie & elephant" books, but Bug likes them just as much. this one has a funny little twist with rhinoceros, and it's always fun for Bug to find Pigeon hiding in the books.
Mar 09, 2010
Kirsten
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Cat the Cat has many friends who can fly, like Bat the Bat and Bee the Bee. But what about Rhino the Rhino?
Another fun one from Mo Willems. Thumbs up!
Another fun one from Mo Willems. Thumbs up!
Dec 06, 2011
Amber
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I love Mo Willems young reader books. This series and Elephant & Piggie are excellent books for beginning readers. Cat from the Cat the Cat series is an enthusiastic, energized cat who makes the reader excited to read about Cat. Students will join along Cat as she introduces the reader to her friends.
Apr 29, 2010
Tricia
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Enjoyable for kids...an easy reader that doesn't read as dull as paint drying. Bright illustrations and fun characters add to appeal.
Aug 15, 2010
Molly
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A very simple early reader, with repetitive text. Not quite as humorous as Elephant & Piggie, but, then again, what is?!
Jan 30, 2012
Kristy
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Eh. Still not that great, but it's better than Cat The Cat Who Is That. At least this one had a few fun illustrations.
Sep 28, 2011
Kid
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Fabulous for very early readers. Jonas was so proud of himself for reading this. His first complete book.
Apr 25, 2010
Sarah
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I love Mo Willems, but this book was just okay. My 4-year-old daughter would give it 4 stars.
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Jul 06, 2010
Amanda
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Another great easy reader from Mo Willems. Yay for boosting a young person's reading confidence!
Jun 05, 2010
Snorkle
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Such a cute book! I love seeing how the little cat will act when something completely random is thrown her way. The pictures are fun and bouncy, I can easily imagine the characters happily skipping across the pages as they go about their ways. This book has Mo Willem's typical sense of humor and I liked seeing the twist at the end - it made me smile. I would definitely recommend this book!
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