Luis and Tabitha

by Stephanie Campisi, Hollie Mengert (Illustrator)

Overview

Luis is an alley cat who has everything figured out . . . until he meets Tabitha, a beautiful indoor cat. Separated by a tragic glass door, Luis will do anything to be with Tabitha—even brave the dangers of a fire.

With adorable illustrations and undeniable style, Luis and Tabitha is the story of two star-crossed kitties who prove that true love conquers all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641700405
Publisher:	Familius
Publication date:	09/01/2018
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,140,361
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Stephanie Campisi is an Australian picture book author based in Tennessee. When not exploring the woods and streams about her home, she’s reading to her son or concocting imaginative worlds brimming with wordplay and whimsy.
 

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Luis and Tabitha is the purr-fect story of why one should never judge a book by its cover. A timeless love story kids and parents will surely enjoy. 

Paul Czajak

Luis and Tabitha is the purr-fect story of why one should never judge a book by its cover. A timeless love story kids and parents will surely enjoy.

Editorial Reviews

"Mengert’s retro cartoon-style illustrations have a vaguely Disney-esque feel, particularly in the depiction of Luis and his friends and the backgrounds, which include stylized urban skylines as well as attractive interiors and garden settings . . . Cat and cartoon lovers, as well as romance aficionados, will lap up this cheerful confection."
—Kirkus Reviews

Luis and Tabitha is the purr-fect story of why one should never judge a book by its cover. A timeless love story kids and parents will surely enjoy. 

From the Publisher

2018-06-25
A stray cat finds love with a pampered indoor purebred.Luis, a black-and-white tuxedo cat who was rescued as a kitten from a burning building, is based "(unofficially) at the fire station" but roams freely. His life plying the streets is presented as a positive if somewhat unrealistic one: He finds food and affection easily everywhere. Then one fateful night he takes "a wrong turn" and spies Tabitha, a Himalayan, through a glass door. It's love at first sight for the two cats, but Tabitha's owner isn't interested in allowing the romance to flourish. Luis tries subterfuge, which works briefly, then resigns himself to losing his love. A chance sighting that leads to a heroic rescue turns the tide, allowing for a happily-ever-after ending. Mengert's retro cartoon-style illustrations have a vaguely Disney-esque feel, particularly in the depiction of Luis and his friends and the backgrounds, which include stylized urban skylines as well as attractive interiors and garden settings. Attitudes are clearly conveyed in the lift of a chin or the proud raising of a tail. The varying skin tones of firefighters and some bystanders add a soupçon of diversity (Tabitha's owner presents white). Short sentences and occasional repetition give Campisi's writing a pleasing rhythm, but the relatively lengthy text, predictable plot, and sophisticated vocabulary can make for slow going at times. Cat and cartoon lovers, as well as romance aficionados, will lap up this cheerful confection, but it may not offer enough substance to tempt them to repeat readings. (Picture book. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews