When Señora Rosa and Señor Tomás find a stray cat sleeping on their stoop, they welcome him into their home. When lunch is served, Flynn the cat hops up on the table. But before he can dig into the tuna tacos, his new friends point out a few house rules.
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PreSchool-Grade 2-A wayward cat appears on the doorstep of a kindly couple's home one evening. They invite him in and, in the tradition of magical realism, he can speak and understand their language, which is a combination of both English and Spanish. The hospitable Se-ora Rosa and Se-or Tom s say to Flynn, "Mi casa es su casa. My home is your home." Of course, the feline takes this rather too literally and sits directly on the table when lunch is served, and some gentle lessons in table manners are in order. After a satisfying repast of tuna tacos and the less delicious peas, Flynn finds a cozy spot where he can relax and stay awhile. The only thing that could add to his comfort is a "warm, roomy lap" or, better yet, two, and his hosts readily oblige. The depictions of the characters and setting are somewhat reminiscent of Leo Politi's artwork although perhaps less delicately executed. Warm colors and Latin American motifs contribute to the cultural interest of this lighthearted tale. Parents and caretakers may want to use this story as a prompt for discussions of etiquette and hospitality.
Rosalyn Pierini, San Luis Obispo City-County Library, CA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Rosalyn Pierini, San Luis Obispo City-County Library, CA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Parents and caretakers may want to use this story as a prompt for discussions of etiquette and hospitality."
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A TALE (OR TAIL!) OF LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE:,
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This review is from: The Cat Who Came for Tacos (School & Library Binding)
The Cat Who Came for Tacos is great. My grandkids never get tired of hearing it. And I never get tired of reading it. I love the book's message of tolerance. The book is a warm, humorous way to show that non-human animals have their own way of seeing the world, and that people should try to understand and respect those differences.
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Heartwarming and humorous for children of all ages.,
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Cat lovers, teachers, grandparents, parents and children can all delight in this charming story and opportunity for reviewing manners. It does not talk down to kids at all, which is always refreshing. I read this book to my granddaughter's kindergarten class and the kids loved it. As did their teachers when the kids showed how much they loved showing off their freshly discussed and practiced "impeccable" manners during refreshment time. It was heartwarming to watch those little ones use every "please" and "thank you" and helpful gesture they knew. The children who were new to manners were quick studies and seemed to thrive on "fitting in" and being recognized as a good cooperator and friend!!! The adults enjoyed the book too.
I can see using this book with all elementary levels for reviewing and teaching how to welcome newcomers and use respectful communication skills as well.
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Ooo, MEOW!,
This review is from: The Cat Who Came for Tacos (School & Library Binding)
Diana Star Helmer, The Cat Who Came for Tacos (Albert Whitman and Co., 2003)
TACOS is an enjoyable tale of a stray that comes to stay. Flynn the cat is welcomed but encounters the house rules that he is required to obey. Flynn puts on a winning performance of his best behavior and as a result he captures the hearts of his new family. It is a delightful child's book, wonderfully illustrated, flavored with a splash of salsa, that will leave you purring with contentment.
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One moonless night, a cat fell asleep on the steps of a softly lit house. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Señora Rosa New!
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One moonless night, a cat fell asleep on the steps of a softly lit house. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
Señor Tomás Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Señora Rosa New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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