You Can't Rush a Cat

by Karleen Bradford

Jessica's grandfather is eager to meet the wild little cat who streaks into the house and hides in the basement, but Jessica knows that it takes great patience to woo a cat. She waits and waits and then, near the end of her visit, she sits down in the middle of the kitchen floor and puts to work all her knowledge of felines. When she goes home, her grandfather has a new friend.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Krista the Krazy Kataloguer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very cute story about a girl and her grandfather trying to lure a stray cat into their house. Readers will see the tip of a tail or a paw in most pictures, up until the shy little kitty finally emerges. The moral of this story is "good things come to those who have patience." Recommended for cat lovers.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jessica's grandfather lived alone and one weekend she went to visit with him. He had discovered a wild little cat in his yard, but it would not come to him. Jessica kept telling her grandfather "you can't rush a cat." Little by little, Grandfather was coaxing the cat closer. This is such a sweet story with gorgeous illustrations.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. The cat is so cute and it's also super true.

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read to a grade 3 class. Cute story about waiting a little kitten out as it becomes comfortable with its new home and family.

[Arabella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet book. I think a grandpa and grandchild would enjoy reading this together. :)

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jessica's grandfather spies a cat living in the bushes outside his house and wonders why it won't come in and eat. Jessica reminds him that cats can't be rushed and teaches him how to slowly get a cat to adjust.

It's so weird to read a book where a youngster teaches her grandfather something, but it's great, too. Lots of kids know so much about one thing or another and this is a great reminder that they can teach others about what they know.

[Mandy J. Hoffman · Rating 3 out of 5]

The fact that you truly can not rush a cat is now an adorable kids book. Jessica keeps telling her Grandpa that he can't rush the cat and she shows patience by waiting herself. A great little story for kids that also can teach them how to be patient with animals. Especially cats!

[Mona Al-kazemi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heart-warming! A grandfather tries to persuade a wild cat to eat then gradually to live in his home, but his granddaughter keeps reminding him that a cat cannot be rushed. Such a beautiful cat ... reminded me of my beloved Cleo, who passed away two weeks short of her ninth birthday.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jessica and her grandfather coax a homeless kitten to come get milk and gradually keep grandfather company. But, you can't rush a cat...it's a process! Realistic paintings.

[Chelsea Pagrigan · Rating 4 out of 5]

it's okay.

[Alanna Hicks]

Owen LOVES this book