Written by: A.M Monson
Illustrated by: Lynn Munsinger
Published by: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1997
ISBN: 0-8037-1483-1
This book is about a cat and a mouse who like to play games together. Cat is a little selfish and only likes to play one game so mouse gets upset and leaves. After mouse leaves, cat writes an ad in the paper for a new best friend! After a few different animals come over, cat realizes that mouse is the best friend he could ask for and sometimes friends have to make sacrifices for each other!
This is such a cute story and it really shows what it is to be a true friend and that it is important to treat your friends well. It also teaches to appreciate who you have before they are gone! The plot of this story is very good and it is important to teach children this message because kids can be so selfish at times!
The pictures in this book by Munsinger are also done is a great way. She really captures the different characteristics for each animal who comes over to cats house. The way that mole is messy and gets food everywhere, the way otter is reckless, and the way that raccoon is careless.
I think this book deserves a 5 out of 5 because of the message it gets across and they way that the pictures are done. Also a great book to keep in a classroom or even in the home to read to children.
I love the cat and mouse relationship idea that has been done in so many adorable ways throughout children's TV and literature. This book sounds like it offers a great message about friendship for young readers.
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