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Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library! (Dewey Readmore)
The story of Dewey the celebrated library cat is now available for the youngest of readers in this new, fully-illustrated picture book adventure.
When Librarian Vicki Myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the Spencer Library return box, she nurses him back to health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, Dewey Readmore...more
When Librarian Vicki Myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the Spencer Library return box, she nurses him back to health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, Dewey Readmore...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
September 15th 2009
by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
(first published January 1st 2009)
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Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library is a gorgeous picture book based on the true story of Dewey Readmore Books. Dewey is a orange colored kitten who was left in a public library's book drop one night. When Vicki, the librarian, returns to the library in the morning to find a cold and dirty Dewey in the book drop, she cleans him up and decides to keep him at the library, as the library's cat. The story follows Dewey as he explores the library, gets to know the library's patrons, and learns to be...more
This cuddly little story Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library! by Vicki Myron, gives us a look at the life of a kitten who lives in the library. Left in the library's book drop, this poor little kitten is taken in and cleaned up by the librarian. He eventually is given the fitting name of Dewey Readmore Books. At first he isn't a huge fan of the littlest children, but eventually gains an understanding of his place in the library.
This book would be great for young children, up to second grade. It'...more
This book would be great for young children, up to second grade. It'...more
Dewey There's a Cat in the Library would be suitable for students in 2nd or 3rd grades. The students in these grades would love the pictures which look to be water color, very vibrant and colorful. The fact that there is a cute little kitten playing around would spark the students interest.The kitten is very fun loving and playful throughout the book, even is able to cheer a sad girl up when she was down. It can help the students see that we all have our part in society as well. I could use this...more
Oh Dewey. Your story was cute to start but now I'm a bit sick of you. You, like your canine counterpart Marley, have turned into a let's see how much money we can make off this animal marketing venue.
This picture book featuring Dewey might appeal to Dewey fans or cat lovers, but that's about it. I didn't really learn anything about Dewey's life, the story doesn't flow, and it really does read like a "let's see what else we can turn this Dewey story into it and milk it for all it's worth" type o...more
This picture book featuring Dewey might appeal to Dewey fans or cat lovers, but that's about it. I didn't really learn anything about Dewey's life, the story doesn't flow, and it really does read like a "let's see what else we can turn this Dewey story into it and milk it for all it's worth" type o...more
This is a beautifully fully-illustrated picture book full of fun and adventure for any child, about an abandon cat named Dewey that discovers his true calling as a library cat. But have you ever heard of having a cat in the library as a pet? Well in the small town of Spencer, Iowa it’s not unusual at all because Librarian Vicki Myron finds a small innocent kitten left behind in the Spencer Library return box, where she is able to nurse the poor thing back to health and give him a good home. Well...more
What’s good about it:
Dewey is a rescued cat. A scrawny, dirty kitten left in a library book drop, Dewey is adopted by the librarians and lives out his days among the bookshelves.
The book offers some very basic information to children about the proper way to greet and pet a cat. Dewey describes his feelings when he is pet “the wrong way” (against his fur) and carried upside-down by an overeager child.
What’s not so good:
Dewey is shown playing with rubber bands, which are especially dangerous obj...more
Dewey is a rescued cat. A scrawny, dirty kitten left in a library book drop, Dewey is adopted by the librarians and lives out his days among the bookshelves.
The book offers some very basic information to children about the proper way to greet and pet a cat. Dewey describes his feelings when he is pet “the wrong way” (against his fur) and carried upside-down by an overeager child.
What’s not so good:
Dewey is shown playing with rubber bands, which are especially dangerous obj...more
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I'm giving this book four stars on the strength of the illustrations.
My daughter brought this home from her school library, and I was excited to read it to her. The topics -- cats and books -- very much interest me, and the pictures looked beautiful. However, I was disappointed by the story. It was written reasonably well, but the characters were shallow, the plot lacking, and it didn't seem to matter at all that it was set in a library.
For a similar story told much better, I recommend The Fire...more
My daughter brought this home from her school library, and I was excited to read it to her. The topics -- cats and books -- very much interest me, and the pictures looked beautiful. However, I was disappointed by the story. It was written reasonably well, but the characters were shallow, the plot lacking, and it didn't seem to matter at all that it was set in a library.
For a similar story told much better, I recommend The Fire...more
Two of my students gave this picture book to me yesterday since they know about my love for felines and for books. I've read the adult version of the library cat in Spencer, Iowa, but I hadn't read the picture book version of the story, and I was thrilled to have a chance to do so. This title will be quite appealing to young readers since it shows Dewey as a kitten, causing havoc in his new home, and getting to know all the different human patrons. Once he settles down a bit, he becomes the perf...more
Audience: I think this book would be enjoyable to K-1st grade, based on content. Book is very sweet, uses terms like mommy and daddy; may seem a bit babyish to those above 1st grade.
Appeal: I believe this would appeal to children who like a bit of make believe (a cat in the library and seeing kitty's point of view). I also believe it will appeal to children who enjoy animals.
Application: I would have children read this book after I did a walk through asking them to predict what they think might...more
Appeal: I believe this would appeal to children who like a bit of make believe (a cat in the library and seeing kitty's point of view). I also believe it will appeal to children who enjoy animals.
Application: I would have children read this book after I did a walk through asking them to predict what they think might...more
I've read the book Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. I really liked that story and I was excited to share it with our girls. This book is a short, and highly anthropomorphic, version of that tale. The illustrations are great and our girls loved that the story is true. Our oldest is in third grade and her teacher encourages her to read more nonfiction books. This story certainly helps show that not all nonfiction books are crammed with boring details and fact...more
Dewey There's a Cat in the Library! By Vicki Myron and Bret Witter.
Rating:*****
Summary: A kitten was left in a library book return on a cold night in Spencer, Iowa. The librarian Vicki decided to keep him as the library cat. He was a helpful cat, but also loved to play with the kids who came to the library. Dewey always had a way to make the kids laugh.
Main character:
Dewey was a kitten who loved to play with kids. His real name was Dewey Readmore Books. Dewey did not like to be held upside down...more
Rating:*****
Summary: A kitten was left in a library book return on a cold night in Spencer, Iowa. The librarian Vicki decided to keep him as the library cat. He was a helpful cat, but also loved to play with the kids who came to the library. Dewey always had a way to make the kids laugh.
Main character:
Dewey was a kitten who loved to play with kids. His real name was Dewey Readmore Books. Dewey did not like to be held upside down...more
Audience: Pre-k to First Grade boys and girls.
Appeal: Children would be interested in where this cute little kitten is going to go next. Children will be surprised by the way the kitten helps everyone in the library. This silly kitten helps children of all ages, but especially one young girl.
Application: I would use this book to help kids understand the importance of having fun. The kitten helps one girl be happy, smile, and have fun in the end. This is important for kids of all ages, but espei...more
Appeal: Children would be interested in where this cute little kitten is going to go next. Children will be surprised by the way the kitten helps everyone in the library. This silly kitten helps children of all ages, but especially one young girl.
Application: I would use this book to help kids understand the importance of having fun. The kitten helps one girl be happy, smile, and have fun in the end. This is important for kids of all ages, but espei...more
-the audience for the book (boys, girls, reluctant readers, 1st graders, etc.).
-the appeal of the book (funny, colorful, rhymes, fast-paced, etc.).
-which award list it is from.
This book was a 2011-2012 Golden Sower Nominee. This book would be ideal for boys and girls in grade K-3. Many children could relate to the love of having a cat. This light-hearted story and adorable kitten would engage all children. This book would also allow children's minds to run wild with the thought of what other k...more
-the appeal of the book (funny, colorful, rhymes, fast-paced, etc.).
-which award list it is from.
This book was a 2011-2012 Golden Sower Nominee. This book would be ideal for boys and girls in grade K-3. Many children could relate to the love of having a cat. This light-hearted story and adorable kitten would engage all children. This book would also allow children's minds to run wild with the thought of what other k...more
Synopsis
One morning Vicki Myron a librarian in Iowa discovers a tiny cat in the return box, she decides to keep him in the library and names him Dewey. Dewey soon realizes that being a library cat means that he should help people. Dewey sets out to help and put a smile on patron's faces.
Reasons
This is a very touching story, with wonderful illustrations about an abandoned cat that's able to find a new home, and purpose for his life. I'd use this book for any patron who loves animals, and who may...more
One morning Vicki Myron a librarian in Iowa discovers a tiny cat in the return box, she decides to keep him in the library and names him Dewey. Dewey soon realizes that being a library cat means that he should help people. Dewey sets out to help and put a smile on patron's faces.
Reasons
This is a very touching story, with wonderful illustrations about an abandoned cat that's able to find a new home, and purpose for his life. I'd use this book for any patron who loves animals, and who may...more
Audience: P-2nd graders, readers who like the library, readers who like animals.
Appeal: Readers who have kittens or other animals may take interest in the story because the story is told from the point of view of a cat. The story also talks about the different things that are done in a library. The cat tells the reader about the different jobs of a librarian. With the colorful illustrations and interesting adventure through the library the readers are sure to enjoy this story.
(Golden Sower Nomi...more
Appeal: Readers who have kittens or other animals may take interest in the story because the story is told from the point of view of a cat. The story also talks about the different things that are done in a library. The cat tells the reader about the different jobs of a librarian. With the colorful illustrations and interesting adventure through the library the readers are sure to enjoy this story.
(Golden Sower Nomi...more
CHECKED OUT THE BOOK FROM MY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Review/Rating:
5 out of 5
Ease of Reading Text: 5 out of 5
Illustrations: 5 out of 5
Plot: 5 out of 5
The illustrated children's book version of Vicki Myron's adult book, Dewey the Library Cat. Dewey is new to being a library cat, as he is trying to figure out what a library cat does, he wonders if he is the right cat for the job.
I decided to start reviewing some picture books because I see really cute ones in the library, and this is my first one. While mo...more
Review/Rating:
5 out of 5
Ease of Reading Text: 5 out of 5
Illustrations: 5 out of 5
Plot: 5 out of 5
The illustrated children's book version of Vicki Myron's adult book, Dewey the Library Cat. Dewey is new to being a library cat, as he is trying to figure out what a library cat does, he wonders if he is the right cat for the job.
I decided to start reviewing some picture books because I see really cute ones in the library, and this is my first one. While mo...more
I loved this book for children! It is based on the true story about Dewey, who was a small town library cat who touched the world. It highlights some of the points of Dewey's life. The only reason I only gave it a four-star rating was that it wasn't as long as I would have liked it to be, and it possibly didn't have more action scenes...of course, libraries aren't for action! I tend to like a cat's humorous play. However, it did show his personality somewhat and some of the cute things he did. I...more
This is the childrens book based on the true story of a cat (Dewey Readmore Books) left in a library book return box. The story of the kittens library antics garnered belly laughs from my cat loving kiddo (nearly 5). Wish my library had a furry friend. Might have to check out the grown-up book Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
When a cat is found amidst all of the returned books at a library one wintery day, he begins a new journey in his life - as Dewey Readmore Books, the library cat. When I read the adult version of this book, I knew it was just a matter of time before there would be a children's version, because it's such a warm and wonderful story. Dewey soon learns to enjoy life in the library despite children who can be a bit rough, and becomes a great help as well.
My book discussion group read and talked about "Dewey: the small-town library cat who touched the world". How could I resist reading the picture book version?
The illustrations are beautiful and colorful to set up many scenes in the story. If you've read the book, you will identify all of the little snippits pulled from the book to create the picture book version. My niece enjoyed it very much and thought it would be funny to see a cat in a library.
The illustrations are beautiful and colorful to set up many scenes in the story. If you've read the book, you will identify all of the little snippits pulled from the book to create the picture book version. My niece enjoyed it very much and thought it would be funny to see a cat in a library.
Another one I've been sharing with my K-2 kids. This one is a little longer than the Marley book I pair it with, but even most of my Kinders listen pretty closely. Used to get worried looks from some of the kids about Dewey batting around Marty Mouse so I started introducing Marty as "Dewey's stuff cat toy, Marty Mouse"--problem solved. Several of my students have told me they wished WE had a library cat.
If Marley can make it in the children's lit world, then so can Dewey! The book does well in bringing up some of the experiences Dewey had which are related in Myron's "full-length" nonfiction book. But I missed the other details which were in the bigger book. Like why it's funny that Dewey always found a rubber band. So while I prefer the bigger book, we HAVE to add Dewey (a library cat) to our children's library!
Audience: PreK-3rd grade. This would be a great book for cat lovers and maybe little girls more so then young boys.
Appeal: This book had amazing real life pictures; it starts off with a sad story and then turns into an amazing story about this little orphan kitten that makes everybody’s day better in the library. Great story line and it would make a great book for a librarian to read to students.
Golden Sower Nominee 2011-2012
Appeal: This book had amazing real life pictures; it starts off with a sad story and then turns into an amazing story about this little orphan kitten that makes everybody’s day better in the library. Great story line and it would make a great book for a librarian to read to students.
Golden Sower Nominee 2011-2012
Cute but not much more to the story. If you are looking for a book about libraries or to introduce kids to library skills, look elsewhere! Cat lovers enjoy the book and the message about being helpful is nice. Not a book that I would recommend, though it's not actually terrible. Kids in grades 1 - 2 can enjoy reading this one on their own but the text and message are simple enough for non-readers too.
3.5 - We read this yesterday and Julia liked it well enough. I've had Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World since it came out and still haven't read it although I really, really want to get to it soon.
It was nice being able to show my Dewey to Julia and explain to her that this cat is real, this woman and library are real and that this really happened. That this book came from a real experience. Who knows, maybe she'll absorb my love for non-fiction.
It was nice being able to show my Dewey to Julia and explain to her that this cat is real, this woman and library are real and that this really happened. That this book came from a real experience. Who knows, maybe she'll absorb my love for non-fiction.
Before reading this book, she students the back cover where there is a picture of the author with the actual cat, Dewey, from the story. Explain to students that some of the events in the story may not have actually happened in real life, but Dewey really was a cat that lived in the library. Also, make sure to discuss why Dewey’s full name is Dewey Readmore Books.
Audience: P-2nd grade, kids who love animals, cat lovers, a family with cats of their own.
Appeal: Dewey is a sweet cat who just wants to help out, children can relate it to what they see their own cat do to "help out". Children who enjoy stories about animals will like to see things from Dewey's perspective.
2012 Primary Winner for the Golden Sower Award
Appeal: Dewey is a sweet cat who just wants to help out, children can relate it to what they see their own cat do to "help out". Children who enjoy stories about animals will like to see things from Dewey's perspective.
2012 Primary Winner for the Golden Sower Award
I wish I could say that I liked this as much as my child but I can't. The illustrations are pretty cheesy and so is the rambling, nonsensical story. But my kid seems to like it.
I heard about this cat and the adult book about Dewey on NPR and I just didn't quite get how the book could be that interesting. But, perhaps it's because I've never owned a cat.
I heard about this cat and the adult book about Dewey on NPR and I just didn't quite get how the book could be that interesting. But, perhaps it's because I've never owned a cat.
This is a sweet little book based off of an adult version of the book Dewey. Set as a children's book this story teaches us about the cat Dewey that found his way into being a library cat when someone left him stranded in the book return box. Fun little story about the things he did as a kitten and how he helped people in the library.
Maybe it's because I'm a librarian of course, but it was a sentimental story of a cat left in the book return at a public library and the librarians and staff adopt the cat, who they name Dewey Readmore Books, as their library cat. He takes his job seriously by helping people, including kids feel good, It's purr-fect.
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I was born in Spencer and grew up on a farm south of Moneta, Iowa—a town that no longer exists. I graduated from Hartley Iowa High School and moved to Mankato, Minnesota where I worked, married, had a daughter and went to college. I have a bachelor’s degree from Mankato State and a master’s from Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. In 1982, I returned to Spencer, Iowa to begin working at the...more
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