Mrs. McTats and Her Houseful of Cats
Illustrated by Joan Rankin
Aladdin / Simon & Schuster, 2001
ISBN 9780689869914
Ages 4-8
About Mrs. McTats and Her Houseful of Cats
Mrs. McTats and her cat, Abner, are living happily together until there comes a scratch on the door, and then another, and another! Cats arrive in twos and threes until the house is bursting with twenty-five cats, each named for a different letter of the alphabet. Will there be room for one more? Join Mrs. McTats as she opens her door, and her heart to all.
Awards
- Washington Irving Award (NY)
- NCTE Adventuring with Books Booklist
Press
“Wacky” – The New York Times
“Playful” – Cat Fancy
★ “A picture of cozy domesticity while incorporating a subtle lesson in letters and numbers.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Children will want to count the cats on each page and follow their favorites through the story.”– Kirkus
“Whimsical”– School Library Journal
“With playful text and charming illustrations, this is a purr-fect treat for young readers.” – The Barnes & Noble Review