Mrs. Crump's Cat
Written by Linda Smith
Illustrated by David Roberts
Mrs. Crump runs upon a cat that she is sure she just does not need. At first she is dutifully kind, and pretends not to be interested in the stray yellow cat. Mrs. Crump finds reasons to put off getting rid of the cat, and then even tries to find its owner (sort of). But, this cat is a true-to-life feline personality, who makes this woman her own.
This enjoyable read is one that can be taken for just a simple relaxing read, or a story with lots of little details to talk about. If you are looking for a writing activity, Mrs Crump's find-the-owner letter may supply an example and inspiration for your child to follow. David Roberts hasn't illustrated this clever cat realistically, but the stray still manages to have an amazing amount of true cattiness!
Thank you to Corey from Thing 1 and Thing 2 for bringing my attention to the fact that David Roberts was interviewed at Three Silly Chicks this week. What great timing! This artwork is great, and you may want to learn about a few of his other books by checking out the interview.
2 comments:
Oh, I wonder if it is the same David Roberts who illustrated Tyrannosaurus Drip, one of our favorite picture books? I tried to look him up once and couldn't find any web site or contact info for him.
Just came back to tell you that there happens to be a David Roberts interview over at Three Silly Chicks.
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