Tuesday, March 6, 2018

I AM A CAT by Galia Bernstein.  New York:  Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017.  32p.  ISBN 978-141972643-9 hc. $16.95.    PreS -  Gr.1      E PIC

Engaging illustrations that convey a sense of humor drive this story of classification.  A small cat claims to be one of the group of "big cats," including lion, cheetah, tiger, mountain lion, and panther.  Each, in turn, points out the characteristics that make them who they are.  The little cat asks them what they have in common, making them all "cats."  When they name all their common characteristics, such as long tail, sharp claws, whiskers, and eyes that see in the dark, the small cat shows that he has those same characterisitcs.  This clever way to categorize alike and different items can be applied in the classroom to other animals, plants, words, and math concepts.  It's a great book for preschool and lower elementary readers!
Lynette Suckow, Superiorland Preview Center, Marquette, MI  49855

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