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I found a kitty!
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- ISBN: 9781984831866
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1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm - Publisher: New York : Random House, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
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| Subject: | Cats -- Juvenile fiction Dogs -- Juvenile fiction Letters -- Juvenile fiction Pet adoption -- Juvenile fiction |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Sechelt Public Library | E CUMM (Text) | 33260100057380 | Picture Books | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2020 February #1
In this epistolary tale, Arfy the dog tells his story through his diary and letters. One day, smelling something unusual, he discovers a kitten hiding in a drainpipe. Arfy can't invite the kitten to live with him as his "person" has a cat allergy, so the pup writes to his neighbors in his quest to find Scamper a home. His first letter convinces the music teacher to take the kitten in, but the tabby's love of singing causes too much disharmony during music lessons. Though Arfy's letters convince several othersâa mechanic, a talent agent, a collector of cat paraphernaliaâto adopt Scamper, the small gray feline isn't welcome anywhere for long. Then Scamper's missive to Arfy, written in sidewalk chalk, gives the dog an idea for the perfect home. Large, brightly colored illustrations tell the bulk of the story, and the written correspondence appears in a variety of typefaces. Children will get a kick out of articulate Arfy's thoughtfulness in securing a place for Scamper and be satisfied with the kitten's forever home. Preschool-Grade 2. Copyright 2020 Booklist Reviews. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2019 December #2
What's Arfy to do when he finds a stray kitten in a drainpipe? Arfy's human's allergic to cats, so his new buddy needs a home. The pup picks up his pencil and writes a letter of introduction to the music teacher. "Scamper likes to eat, play, and poop in a box. He also likes to sing!" Scamper carries the letter to Maestro Mitch's house. Mitch is charmed, but he sends Scamper back with a letter saying the kitten's high notes are too much. Arfy pens a second letter, hoping to place Scamper with the triplet babies next door. Their snuggling turns out to be too much for Scamper; he runs away. Arfy's third letter introduces Scamper to Emily Lugnut the mechanic, offering the puss as a mouser...but Scamper's more interested in playing with the mice than catching them; Emily returns him with a note and an apology. Neither the talent agent nor the man with cat-themed decorations works out either. Scamper thanks Arfy in a note of his own. It's only when the little furball enumerates his favorite parts of each attempted placement that Arfy realizes the perfect home for his new friend and writes one last letter of introduction. Cummings' follow-up to Arfy's winning debut, Can I Be Your Dog? (2018), is equally charming. The colorful and dynamic illustrations oppose each item of correspondence on verso against a scene on recto to tell the tale hand in paw with Arfy's missives and the answering letters. Humans of diverse races live in Arfy's town. A heartwarming epistolary tale of helpfulness. (Picture book. 3-8) Copyright Kirkus 2019 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2021 December #1
Arfyâa big-eyed dog with a heart to matchâuses his letter-writing skills to find a home for a stray kitten. This sequel to the New York Times bestseller Can I Be Your Dog? (2018) begins with an entry from Arfy's diary in his easily readable handwriting. Arfy explains how his usual Tuesday pursuitsâdigging up a stick and barking at a birdâwere interrupted by a new smell. He followed his nose and found an adorable, piteous kitten whom he named Scamper. Arfy reveals that he cannot keep the homeless feline because "my person is allergic to cats." So, he tests out various owners for Scamperâa music teacher, a set of triplet babies, an auto mechanic, a glamorous movie agent, and a tchotchke-collecting cat fancier. He writes letters to each candidate explaining why Scamper would be a good fit for them. But each time, the arrangement doesn't work and the prospective adopters send Scamper back along with apologetic letters explaining why various aspects of the kitten's behavior don't pass muster. Just when all hope seems lost, Scamper chalks a message on the pavement that helps Arfy find his new friend a perfect home, one where he can be himself. The letters and diary entries appear as facsimiles accompanied by amusing, colorful cartoony art. Much of the humor stems from the fact that the animals' earnest and formal correspondence is full of fun wordplay. (This book was reviewed digitally.) More fun with a lovable, literate canine; sure to inspire budding animal rescue advocates. (author's note) (Picture book. 4-8) Copyright Kirkus 2021 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved.
