Henry Holt and Company, New York, 1998.
Hardcover edition, 32 pages, ISBN 0-8050-5745-5
Mama Cat has three kittens. Fluffy and Skinny carefully copy everything that Mama does. Boris naps. When Mama Cat finally curls up to nap with Fluffy and Skinny, Boris casually "stretches, yawns, washes his paws, and POUNCES on Fluffy, Skinny, and Mama Cat. Then Boris naps."
Fleming once again utilizes her unique textile and stencil technique to create brightly-colored, textured highlights of the cats outside in the natural world. Varying trios of insects and bugs adorn each page, as well as a curious mouse who peeks out from numerous hiding places along the way.
A lovely, whimsical read for toddler storytime about cats. The short refrain, "Boris naps", at the end of each kitty activity is easily picked up by the audience. Searching for the mouse and other creatures makes a good one-on-one time with a parent or caregiver.
Short sentences and very large text assist with print awareness and letter knowledge.
The Best Children's Books of the Year, 1999
Books to Read Aloud to Children of All Ages, 2003
Capitol Choices, 1998
Parenting Magazine's Reading Magic Awards, 1998
School Library Journal Starred Book Review, 1998
Charlotte Zolotow Award, Highly Commended, 1999
Great Lakes' Great Books Award Winner 2001
Michigan Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, 2001
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