That Cat Can't Stay

by Thad Krasnesky, David Parkins

Overview

Dad does not like cats, but Mom and kids keep bringing home strays! Will Dad have a change of heart toward his feline family, or will he make a surprising announcement?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781947277861
Publisher:	Flashlight Press
Publication date:	09/19/2022
Sold by:	INDEPENDENT PUB GROUP - EPUB - EBKS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	27 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Thad Krasnesky is the author of I Always, ALWAYS Get My Way, That Cat Can't Stay, and Pterodactyl Show and Tell. He considers himself a writer of children's stories trapped in the body of a retired army major. He served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan as an active duty intelligence officer in the US Army, and is now a financial adviser. He lives in Leavenworth, KS, in a historic home dubbed The Krasnesky Manor for Wayward Cats. David Parkins is the illustrator of more than 80 books and anthologies, including Aunt Nancy and Old Man Trouble; Fly Traps!; I Always, ALWAYS Get My Way; No Problem; and Webster J. Duck. David has done political cartoons and editorial illustrations for The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, Nature, and the Times Educational Supplement. In his nearly 40-year career, David has illustrated scores of books, poetry anthologies, and covers. David lives in Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada, with his family and their cats.

Editorial Reviews

There's nothing cats love more than someone who doesn't love them. That's just one of the truisms that show up in this predictable pet tale. There's also the father-as-fool, the manipulative mom and the clever kids who collude in her efforts to keep a series of rescued cats. Said cats are found on a rainy day, rescued from a parking lot and picked up on the way home from school, among other things, and while there's a brief mention of posting notices to find the original owner for one poor puss, in general their adoptions don't seem to include much consideration of where they came from. Instead the focus is on the father's increasingly absurd objections, played for laughs as silly tantrums. Parkins's cartoonish exaggerations are generally appealing, but his depiction of the father in shorts and striped shirts enhances his depiction as a childish figure. Laborious rhymes and excessive repetition make this difficult to read aloud, and the revelation at the end that Dad prefers dogs won't surprise savvy listeners. Not a keeper. (Picture book. 5-8)

Kirkus Reviews

"This book’s rhythmic phrases and beautiful illustrations blend together perfectly to entertain and educate young readers, instilling in them a heart to do good in the world and show kindness to animals." —Christa McGrath, Editor, Edwards Book Club Reviews

"The illustrations were rendered in pen & ink and watercolor and are especially well done in the fun expressions of this family…. Rhythmic text makes for a great read aloud!" —Marcia Strykowski, Writers' Rumpus

"That Cat Can’t Stay is a super funny story in rhyme…. The pictures are full of details. It’s a good book for cat-lovers, for reading aloud and is engaging throughout." —Aruna Shekar, award-winning author and educator

From the Publisher

This is a purr-fect read-aloud for any family that finds that they too seem to collect animals. I'd even recommend it happily to dog lovers.

Muddy Puddle Musings blog

This one's a real winner. I want to read it aloud—to my class, to my grandkids, to my friends.

Kid Lit Blog

A joy to read aloud

San Francisco Review of Books & Sacramento Review of Books

David Parkins does a wonderful job of creating engaging expressions for both cats and people. The lively rhyme and comic illustrations are sure to make readers giggle, and the poor, kind-hearted dad certainly deserves the happy ending he gets.

MyShelf.com

Parkins visualizes this comic opera with cartoon-like pen and ink and watercolor illustrations of cartoon-like characters displaying exaggerated behavior. Dad in particular is portrayed in lively vignettes

Children's Literature

He may rant and rave, but ultimately this softhearted dad lets the strays stay. David Parkins' hilariously detailed pictures add to the fun and the surprise ending.

Baltimore's Child

[An]inventive tale that will bring your family together—with the cat OR dog—for a laugh and a smile.

OC Family blog