Why Do Cats Meow?

by Joan Holub

Overview

Many children love cats, and there is so much to know about America's most popular pet. Why do they meow, hiss, and purr? Why do they have whiskers, tails, and claws? Beginning readers can find out the answers to those questions and many more in this fun, fact-packed book filled with colorful feline photos and drawings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780140567885
Publisher:	Penguin Books, Limited
Publication date:	04/23/2001
Series:	Penguin Young Readers Level 3 Series
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	110,930
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

This nonfiction easy reader is informational and provides interesting facts about cats. Twenty-two common questions about cats and their behavior are succinctly answered and accompanied by engaging illustrations. Children will be interested and will enjoy learning all about cats. Part of the "Puffin Easy -to-Read" series. 2001, Puffin Books, $3.99. Ages 5 to 10. Reviewer: C. Henebry SOURCE: Parent Council, September 2001 (Vol. 9, No. 1)

Joan Holub's book is an exciting and informative picture book. Whether readers are interested in newborn kittens or any other size cats, this book offers amazing color photographs and illustrations that show answers to the questions that many cat lovers have. Readers can learn the different sizes of the cat family and how many kittens each cat can have. They can explore why cats have claws, whiskers and tails, and why they meow, scratch, purr, hiss and hunt. Readers will find out if cats can see in the dark, if they can hear sounds that humans cannot, if they need baths, and how much cats sleep. They can discover why cats rub against people, why they go inside and outside so much, and which toys they like to play with. You may be surprised to find out that the one thing cats love and need the most is people, even though they act like they can take care of themselves. The large text and question-answer format targets younger readers, but anyone who enjoys learning about cats will fall in love with this book because of the interesting and educational information that describes cats' lives. 2001, Dial Books for Young Readers, and Ages 4 to 8.
—Lindsy E Neverla

Children's Literature

PreS-Gr 3-These easy-readers provide a wealth of information about cats and dogs in a kid-friendly way. Topics covered include the senses, size of litters, similarities to animals in the wild, methods of communication, and explanations for specific behaviors. Holub mixes interesting facts with information about pet care, stories about cat or dog heroes, and simple instructions for making inexpensive toys (Cats) or tips for training (Dogs). Cartoon illustrations are combined with candid full-color photographs of a variety of feline and canine breeds, kittens and puppies, and children interacting with their pets. The concise chapters with bold headings and clearly written texts make these titles solid choices for school reports on animals and great picks for reluctant readers. There is one small minus-the breeds shown in the photos aren't identified-but don't let that deter you from adding these engaging titles to your collection.-Wanda Meyers-Hines, Ridgecrest Elementary, Huntsville, AL Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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