Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed
By Leslea Newman
Illustrated by Amy June Bates
By Leslea Newman
Illustrated by Amy June Bates
Category: Children's Nonfiction | Children's Picture Books
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$17.99
Oct 06, 2015 | ISBN 9780763665555 | 5-8 years
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Praise
Based on a true incident, this delightfully told story is unlikely and adorable in equal parts. Bates’ watercolor, gouache, and pencil illustrations feature an un-anthropomorphic kitty whose inquisitive and quizzical nature will be familiar to all cat owners. The author’s note offers all the answers readers will want. An absolute charmer!
—Booklist (starred review)
Newman’s great affection for her subject is evident, yet she never crosses into cutesiness or sentimentality; her reportorial tone is a perfect match for her down-to-earth, generous hero. Bates, working in hues of parchment and gold, produces some wonderfully warm vignettes, pushing the graceful realism of her watercolor, gouache, and pencil drawings just enough to add a glint of magic to a story that’s already one of a kind.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
This adorable account is as warm and fuzzy as Ketzel herself and all the sweeter because it’s based on fact. The watercolor, gouache, and pencil illustrations suit the text perfectly, delightfully capturing Ketzel’s furriness, the story’s charming, lively energy, and Moshe and the "composer’s" loving friendship. Truly, the cat’s meow.
—Kirkus Reviews
Musicians and cat lovers alike will enjoy this charming picture book based on a true story…A delightful read.
—School Library Journal
Charming.
—The Wall Street Journal
A gifted writer and illustrator join forces to craft a charming picture book based on the true story of composer Moshe Cotel and the cat who became famous for her piano composition…
—The Buffalo News
This charming vignette is based on a true story, which encourages readers to suspend disbelief to enjoy a quirky plot and wonderful illustrations…Recommended for the picture book crowd and cat lovers of all ages.
—Jewish Book World (starred review)
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