Throw a Kiss, Harry

by Mary Chalmers

Wandering away from his mother, Harry the Cat gets stuck in a tree until a fireman comes to his rescue.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1958

Reviews

[Ashley B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about a cat, Harry, who is walking with his mother, but then finds himself stuck at the top of a house. Harry is not sure how to get down, so he is stuck. His mom thinks fast and gets the fire department involved to save her son. The firemen get the cat down without any trouble. Harry's mom thinks he should blow a kiss to the firemen who saved him, but Harry doesn't think that is a good idea. When his mom turns her back to start walking home, Harry turns to the firemen and blow them a kiss anyway. This is a cute story that is perfect for beginning readers.

[Miss_Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book as a young child.

[AGV K]

My edition has Harry the cat in the center waving and the book is bordered with fire engines.

[Jill Elswick · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book ever.

[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not much to this. The depiction of the mother cats, in particular, is bizarre, with skirt only. It makes the body look disproportionate. Esther Averill's cats have much more charm.

[Elton&Monty Slater · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a fan of how the mom was forcing the kitten to do something he was uncomfortable with. If he didn’t want to blow the firefighters a kiss he shouldn’t be forced to.

[Maryanna Baumer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't much care for this book. The story line was uneventful and dull to me. I guess it was sort of kind of cute, but not too great. Maybe if you really like cats...

[Ice 9 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely little book. I have a longer review at
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