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173rd out of 228 books
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Square Cat
Eula is the only square cat in town—and she doesn’t think there’s anything hip about it. Everything that normal cats do is hard for her: She can’t get her square paw into mouse holes, she can’t wear her favorite circle skirt, and all of her friends are round! Eula is sad until her two best friends show her just how well a square cat can fit into a round world. Debut author...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
January 4th 2011
by Aladdin
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I really like the idea of the book- a theme of individuality and accepting your personal differences and learning to love yourself but the way the book came off left me disappointed. First, I don't quite get where the name Eula is coming from (end user license agreement?), especially as the other two cats have mundane names- Patsy and Maude. The best line in the book is certainly the one about mouse holes- "they are impossible for all cats, round or square," although I can't really figure out wh...more
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I know I probably write a lot about my cat, but it's hard not to do so. She's small and adorable, and I love her. I'm a cat person, through and through. There just happen to be several new cat books out lately that I've had opportunity to view (Won Ton, Cat Secrets, etc). So when Square Cat, by Elizabeth Schoonmaker, finally crossed my desk, you can only imagine the little thrill of delight that rushed through me. I've been looking forward to this book ever since rea...more
I know I probably write a lot about my cat, but it's hard not to do so. She's small and adorable, and I love her. I'm a cat person, through and through. There just happen to be several new cat books out lately that I've had opportunity to view (Won Ton, Cat Secrets, etc). So when Square Cat, by Elizabeth Schoonmaker, finally crossed my desk, you can only imagine the little thrill of delight that rushed through me. I've been looking forward to this book ever since rea...more
Title: Square Cat by Elizabeth Schoomaker
Summary: Eula, a square cat, thinks life would be better as a round cat until two friends show her otherwise.
Age: 3-5 years
Rating: Maybe
Pros:
The idea of a square cat is different and interesting; and the book’s message of self-love is an important one for children.
Eula’s friends find a way to cheer her up that is both charming and brilliant, it truly made me laugh out loud.
Cons:
For me, the text was more alive than the illustrations—which is a real sh...more
Summary: Eula, a square cat, thinks life would be better as a round cat until two friends show her otherwise.
Age: 3-5 years
Rating: Maybe
Pros:
The idea of a square cat is different and interesting; and the book’s message of self-love is an important one for children.
Eula’s friends find a way to cheer her up that is both charming and brilliant, it truly made me laugh out loud.
Cons:
For me, the text was more alive than the illustrations—which is a real sh...more
Square Cat has a great message of accepting yourself for what you are and finding the positives in yourself instead of focusing on the negatives or what you don't have, but the book to me had a very generic feel aside from that. There were some interesting moments in the story and the illustrations were a bit humorous throughout, but overall it didn't stand out to me as an amazing must-read story. The story itself is all about Eula the square cat who can't do the same things that her round cat f...more
Eula is a "square cat" living in a world where everything seems to be round. She just does not seem to fit in, and this makes her sad. So sad that she even lost her purr.
Mouse holes seems impossible for a square cat, stripes didn't seem to suit her, and she seemed invisible around all the square buildings in her city.
Her friends Patsy and Maude were big, round cats. Like any good friend would do, they tried to cheer Eula up. They gave her big round hoop earrings, a beehive hat, and they even sli...more
Mouse holes seems impossible for a square cat, stripes didn't seem to suit her, and she seemed invisible around all the square buildings in her city.
Her friends Patsy and Maude were big, round cats. Like any good friend would do, they tried to cheer Eula up. They gave her big round hoop earrings, a beehive hat, and they even sli...more
Square Cat is not round like his friends. He is feeling quite down about this. Throughout the opening pages, we see how his being round is affecting him, and the illustrations do a fabulous job of keeping the mood of this book light and humorous despite the downheartedness of the Square Cat.
Square Cat's round friends coem to her and help her by putting on square boxes, then together Square Cat and her friends find the joy that can be found in being different. My favorite part is the last page!
Th...more
Square Cat's round friends coem to her and help her by putting on square boxes, then together Square Cat and her friends find the joy that can be found in being different. My favorite part is the last page!
Th...more
It’s hard being a square cat in a round cat world. Eula doesn’t like being a square cat. The worst part was when she tipped over, it was hard to get back up. Her friends show her all the advantages of being square, but still the hardest part was when she tipped over, it was hard to get back up. Not so bad when your friends get into boxes and become square, too, and tip over with you and lay on your backs and gaze into the blue sky.
“Eula was unhappy as a square cat.
So unhappy that she lost her pu...more
“Eula was unhappy as a square cat.
So unhappy that she lost her pu...more
Eula is so unhappy about being a square cat in a round world that she loses her purr. But with the help of her round feline friends, she realizes that there's wrong with being square. In fact, it just may offer its own benefits. The simple watercolor illustrations and text show just how hard it can be to accept yourself when even jumping for joy leaves you tipped over. In the end, this picture book delivers a solid message about self-acceptance and friendship.
Square Cat by Elizabeth Schoonmaker is about Eula, a square cat, who has lost her purr. She has two dear friends, Patsy and Maude, who will do anything they can to cheer her up.
First Schoonmaker outlines all the difficulties Eula has at being a square cat. The biggest one is that she can't get up when she falls over. Patsy and Maude try a number of fashion changes. While Eula might not like them, Harriet and I thought she looked smashing.
But true friends keep trying and ultimately they hit on th...more
First Schoonmaker outlines all the difficulties Eula has at being a square cat. The biggest one is that she can't get up when she falls over. Patsy and Maude try a number of fashion changes. While Eula might not like them, Harriet and I thought she looked smashing.
But true friends keep trying and ultimately they hit on th...more
This is a sweet, but strange story about celebrating our uniqueness and our differences. The story centers on a square cat named Eula in a world full of round cats. She rues the fact that she cannot do or wear the same things as her friends. Her friends try to make Eula more like them, with little success. So then they help her to see the similarities they share and the benefits of her own shape. I'm not sure if children will appreciate the message, but our girls thought it was silly that the sq...more
Beautifully written and simply illustrated. This was a great story about a square cat trying to fit in with her round friends. This is a great story for young children trying to fit in with their peers. It also introduces very young children to shapes; a square and a circle. I found the book very entertaining and sweet.
Eula is a square cat who wanted to be round so she could play with her friends. Life is just so difficult when you're square (especially when you tip over)! However, with the help of her friends Patsy and Maude she learns that maybe being square isn't so bad after all.
-Michael S-
-Michael S-
I loved this book! Eula was so darn cute, especially when she tipped over. The book encourages kids to embrace their differences AND to be kind to other people who are different. Eula has some pretty amazing friends in Patsy and Maude. Really, really a nice book.
Square Cat by Elizabeth Schoonmaker - friends not only accept you for who you are but sometimes can make you feel special and accepted. Loved how square cat was upset until friends helped find a solution. Quite special book. Simple yet perfect illustrations as well!
Sep 05, 2011
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
read-cat-books,
read-childrens-books
More than just a story about being different, this is also a sweet story of true friendship. Eula is a square cat when everyone around her, including her two friends Patsy and Maude, are round. Eula's self-esteem is low, as she doesn't seem to fit in and can only see the negative aspects of being square. However, her friends show their genuine love for their friend first, by trying to make her feel round, and then by trying to look like her so that she'll fit in, by showing her positive things a...more
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Eula is a square cat who wants to be round, like every other cat. Her two round friends use boxes to become square and they show her the things she can do that they can't.
My 4-year-old laughed but he didn't want to read it again.
My 4-year-old laughed but he didn't want to read it again.
Cute, cute story of a square cat who wants to be round like her friends, who help her realize it's great to be your own unique self. Great moral for kids in a fun story with adorable bright illustrations.
Life as a square cat isn't easy. Eula tips over, can't wear skirts, and mouse holes are beyond her. Eula becomes so dissatisfied with her life that she looses her purr. Her round cat friends Patsy and Maude step in to cheer Eula up and show her that life as a square cat can be quite enjoyable.
What I thought: I really liked this story. The concept is great, the text is simple, and the illustrations are appealing. Square Cat has the makings of a perfect story time book. It teaches a great lessons...more
What I thought: I really liked this story. The concept is great, the text is simple, and the illustrations are appealing. Square Cat has the makings of a perfect story time book. It teaches a great lessons...more
This story has an alright story but it is nothing really exciting. The main character is a square cat which can be used to introduce the topic of shapes and where we find them in our everyday lives.
I have been wanting to read this one for awhile as it looked so adorable and got the chance as my local county library system is doing a Mock Caldecott award discussion and this was one of the nominees. I liked that the cat's name was Eula as that was my grandmother's name (who recently passed away), plus the illustrations were simple but fantastic and it held my 5 month old son's attention as well.
This book is very cute story about a square cat named Eula who doesn't fit in, even though she tr...more
This book is very cute story about a square cat named Eula who doesn't fit in, even though she tr...more
Mar 04, 2013
Cassie
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
toddler,
shapes,
letter-knowledge,
dialogic-reading,
individuality,
opposites,
preschool,
talking,
vocabulary
Ages 3 and up. I like the constant comparison between circles and squares that can help children distinguish between the two. Learning that distinction can help children later identify individual upper and lowercase letters.
Dec 15, 2011
Melanie
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
children-s-literature,
picture-book,
cats,
shape,
individuality,
self-acceptance,
colors,
friends
Eula the square cat is a frustrated kitty. She's so unhappy she loses her purrrr! However, with a little help from friends she learns that there are advantages to being a square cat.
Square cat just wants to be like all his cool round friends. His friends turn out to be very cool, indeed. We all need round friends like Maude and Patsy.
Square cat has a hard time fitting in. Eventually, her friends help her feel included. The funniest bit is when Square Cat rolls over and gets stuck.
Cute book, especially for girls. Round cats who try to cheer up their square cat friend who is sad because she is different.
Cute kids book! It had me laughing and I enjoyed how friends helped to make the square cat not feel so strange.
Quaint story about being "square" and different from your friends and how with a little work, we all are the same! :)
It's good to have friends that can empathize with your situation. But this was a little to square for my liking.
Excellent book for Pre-K - 1st, or any age for that matter, to teach positive self image and acceptance.
Really cute story. Kind of wish the artwork was a little better, but that's just me being picky...
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