A stray cat follows her love of books all the way to a new library home in this charming debut picture book.(goodreads summary)
Clarisse the Cat doesn't understand the words but she really loves looking at the pictures in books. One day, she notices people walking into a big building and coming out with an armful of books! This was exciting and she knew she had to somehow get inside. But each time she tried to sneak in, the librarian caught her and told her no cats are allowed in the library.
We always enjoyed the Reading to Dogs program at our local library when my kids were younger and this story is a cute spin on this. Beginning readers will connect with Clarisse's feelings of viewing words as squiggly lines that make no sense. When she finds a little girl wanting to read aloud to her, she realizes how the words and pictures together make a story. The story is simple and the illustrations are full of happiness, charming character expressions and good library vibes. Everyone benefits from having a read aloud to a cat program after the librarian welcomes Clarisse to stay. Even Clarisse gets a new home! It is important for kids to practice reading to learn new words and become fluent. Reluctant readers may find themselves more interested in books and less of a chore if they practice read to an animal. I remember in elementary school I would panic when we would read aloud in class and freeze when my name was called for my turn. If only I had the opportunity to read to a dog or cat I might have had more self confidence. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3-6.~
Title: No Cats in the Library
Author: Lauren Emmons
Pub. date: March 2024, Simon & Schuster
Genre: picture book
Hardcover, 32 pgs.
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