As a first time father of a litter of 3, I'm starting to think about my children's education. Do you have any book suggestions for my young whipper-snapper kittens? Also, any ideas for litter-box training? My pet is getting tired of cleaning up the accidents.
Sincerely,
Socks
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Dear Socks,
I am going to divide my response to your questions into two separate posts. This one shall regard your curiosity into my recommendations for little kitties' literature. I have amassed quite an assortment of books for you to choose from, and I have ordered them according to the proper age of interest. Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Reading Level: Kitten to Kitoddler
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin HenkesLittle kitty sees her first full moon but believes it to be a bowl of delicious milk. This is a sweet and endearing tale!
The Cat In The Hat by Dr. SeussThis is a fabulous book for little kittens! With single vowel vocabulary, kitties learn word families and rhyming without realizing it. Let's not forget it is a classic tale as well!
That's Not My Kitten: Its Ears Are Too Soft by Fiona WattThis book has lots of great touchy-feely parts for your newborn kitties to explore with their paws! Terrific read for precious little ones!
Reading Level: Kittergarten to Third Grade
Skippyjon Jones Series by Judy SchachnerSkippyjon Jones is a confused Siamese kitten who believes he is a Chihuahua. These are fabulous books for Spanish phrases and terrific rhyming chants!
Cat Heaven by Cynthia RylantThis is a very cute story concerning what happens to felines when they pass away. The gentle rhymes accompanied by the spiritual pictures make heaven sound like a wonderful, soothing place to be. Cat Heaven is very rewarding!
The Cat Who Walked Across France by Kate BanksWhen his elderly upright human pet dies, this poor feline is shipped to a far-away town. Inspired by his memories, he is called back to his homeland and makes a stunning journey to his first house!
2 comments:
I LOVE Cat Heaven - it was the most comforting thing in the house for me when I lost one of my kitties. I bought it when I lost the first one (6 years ago), and I found it and carried it around with me when I lost the second a year ago. Every cat owner should have it. It helped the kids, too.
:-)
~ tammara
Hello, Zeus!
I would add a favorite of mine, Barn Cat. She's a lovely gray tabby exploring numbers from 1 to 12 on her farm. The woodcut pictures are beautiful, the writing has a nice, poetic flow, and little ones won't even realize they're learning to count. Barn Cat herself is simply gorgeous, of course.
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