Clarence may be a cat, but he's a peace-loving cat. Definitely not a mouser. So it's difficult for him to find a home—until a kindly libraria...
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Nov 09, 2009
Nathaniel
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Grades: 1st-4th
Creatively speaking, author Patricia Lakin creates a character that is memorable for what he doesn't do... a cat that is not a mouser! And the story is enjoyable; however, it is the art from John Manders that will grasp the attention of young readers. As in "The Perfect Nest" (also featuring a cat as its lead!) Manders captures facial expressions and uses body posturing effectively here. The settings are very detailed - the library, for example, seems pretty More...
Creatively speaking, author Patricia Lakin creates a character that is memorable for what he doesn't do... a cat that is not a mouser! And the story is enjoyable; however, it is the art from John Manders that will grasp the attention of young readers. As in "The Perfect Nest" (also featuring a cat as its lead!) Manders captures facial expressions and uses body posturing effectively here. The settings are very detailed - the library, for example, seems pretty More...
Aug 26, 2011
Amanda
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Actually, I was pretty disappointed in this one. It was on a national library list of great read-alouds but I don't see why. It starts out looking like it would be a pacifism book and then goes in a weird direction. I don't even think the kids liked it.
Aug 18, 2011
Jenny
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This was a cute book about a cat that is not a mouser. He remains true to who he is and finally finds a home that fits. My son was in fits of laughter about the copies that are made of the cat at the end of the story.
Mar 14, 2008
Wysterria
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this book was VERY cute!! the story is about a little black cat who does not believe in killing mice, so he repeatedly gets kicked out of the places he is living for not being a mouser. he finally ends up in a library where there is not sign of mice. he loves it and tends to hang out on top of the copy machine, earning the nickname 'copy cat'. when a mouse appears he fears he will be given the boot yet again...inadvertently he chases the mouse away by hiding under the cover to the copy machine a
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Jul 31, 2009
Lesley
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Cute story here about a library cat that stuck by its no-mouse-killing principles and found a place where it felt welcome and needed.
Sep 11, 2009
Shannon
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Read this on a whim one day while sitting in the library - very very cute story with a great message for young children.
Apr 21, 2011
Megan
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When Clarence is repeatedly kicked out for not chasing mice, he feels doomed to never have a home. When the local librarian takes him in, Clarence feels he has it made--until the mice make an appearance during storytime. Things look grim until Clarence's favorite perching spot saves the day.
A great book with a hidden message about being yourself.
A great book with a hidden message about being yourself.
Jul 29, 2008
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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This was an unusual story about a cat who can't bring himself to kill mice and his quest to find a home where he isn't required to do so. Of course he moves into the library! But will he be allowed to stay? Very cute, with a unique solution to the cat's problem!
Oct 13, 2008
Lisa
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Really cute book... kids from 3-8 will enjoy hearing (or reading) it! Some kids in their 40's will enjoy it too. Especially a librarian type!
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