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    I Have Three Cats . . .

    Author Michelle Sumovich
    Illustrated by Laura Park
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    Hardcover
    $18.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Dial Books
    9.38"W x 11.25"H x 0.36"D  
    On sale Jan 28, 2025 | 40 Pages | 9780593112717
    Preschool - 3
    Reading Level: Lexile AD550L | Fountas & Pinnell M
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    A surprisingly humorous story of choosing and being chosen, this picture book is an ode to cats and the people who love them.

    I have three cats—Big, Little, and Middle—in charge of my backyard.
    But that one over there? She’s not mine. Not at all.

    When a new cat appears in her backyard, a young girl isn't sure what to do. The new kitty is a little smelly and covered in fleas—who would want a cat like that? Besides she already has three cats, and they're not too keen on this newcomer either.

    But day by day and season by season, the new cat comes back, and the girl and her kitties warm to the new furry face in their yard. Before they know it, the new cat isn't so new—she's part of the family.
    © Mcihelle Sumovich
    Michelle Sumovich has a background working in bookstores and library program development for young children, as well as years of experience writing lyrics and music for children and adults. She lives in Portland with her husband, daughter, and cats. This is her debut picture book. View titles by Michelle Sumovich
    Laura Park is a cartoonist and the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson. She lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. View titles by Laura Park
    “This heartwarming picture book is a must-read for young animal lovers, showing the compassionate bonds we create when we choose to be kind.” —BCCB

    “Sumovich fills her clever narrative…with such lines as ‘she appears like a magic trick, mowling like a banshee’ that make this entertaining to read aloud. Park gives each cat a distinct personality and look and excels at amusing facial expressions and limber body language…After some climactic drama, the story reaches a satisfying conclusion…delightful.” —Horn Book
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    A surprisingly humorous story of choosing and being chosen, this picture book is an ode to cats and the people who love them.

    I have three cats—Big, Little, and Middle—in charge of my backyard.
    But that one over there? She’s not mine. Not at all.

    When a new cat appears in her backyard, a young girl isn't sure what to do. The new kitty is a little smelly and covered in fleas—who would want a cat like that? Besides she already has three cats, and they're not too keen on this newcomer either.

    But day by day and season by season, the new cat comes back, and the girl and her kitties warm to the new furry face in their yard. Before they know it, the new cat isn't so new—she's part of the family.

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    © Mcihelle Sumovich
    Michelle Sumovich has a background working in bookstores and library program development for young children, as well as years of experience writing lyrics and music for children and adults. She lives in Portland with her husband, daughter, and cats. This is her debut picture book. View titles by Michelle Sumovich
    Laura Park is a cartoonist and the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson. She lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. View titles by Laura Park

    Praise

    “This heartwarming picture book is a must-read for young animal lovers, showing the compassionate bonds we create when we choose to be kind.” —BCCB

    “Sumovich fills her clever narrative…with such lines as ‘she appears like a magic trick, mowling like a banshee’ that make this entertaining to read aloud. Park gives each cat a distinct personality and look and excels at amusing facial expressions and limber body language…After some climactic drama, the story reaches a satisfying conclusion…delightful.” —Horn Book

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