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I'm Not Going to Chase the Cat Today!

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A great story by Jessica Harper with wonderful pictures by Lindsay DuPont. The illustrations are colorful and have great images of the Dog, Cat and Mouse, while the story is funny and has a nice message for the kids. A perfect gift for a Baby Shower

This cumulative tale is a fantastic read-aloud for young children. The ryhthm of the words is playful and draws the reader in. The illustrations are "old-fashioned" and delightful. The dog decides not to chase the cat; the cat decides not chase the mouse; the mouse decides not to chase the "lady". The ending is charming and ties up everything nicely but I don't want to give everything away! LOVED IT instantly!

After reading and thoroughly enjoying the high-spirited book, I'm Not Going to Chase the Cat Today,I began using it as part of my book list to teach English as a second language to 4 to 7 year-old children with whom I work. The book, along with its delightful and humorous illustrations, is a wonderful tool for introducing children to the joys and engery of the American language. The book has many common expressions in it, which are repeated so they can be learned not to mention reinforced by the colorful pages filled with animal and human antics. Word and phrase repetition helps children become comfortable with language - strong illustrations give language life and clarity. My young pupils clearly enjoy the book each time I use it, and ask for it over and over. It provides a story whose actions and attitudes they can understand, with a meaningful and gratifying ending. I'm sure other teachers and parents will find the strengths and delights of this book to their liking, and certainly in line with their children's tastes and emotions.

This is a great book for cat lovers, or animal lovers.

Author of "Hobo Finds A Home"

Our daughter begins every day saying "I'm not going to chase the cat today!" Jessica Harper's books --- and every single one of her CDs -- just couldn't be more popular around our house. This story is delightful, the rhymes clever, the whole cast ebullient and full of spirit. Jessica H. has created a universe where tolerance, good will and great fun reign-- what more could you ask? Linsday Harper Dupont's illustrations are lively, marvelously quirky, gorgeously colored. Couldn't recommend this book more highly.

I'm Not Going To Chase The Cat Today is a fabulous choice for those who pride themselves in discovering new & different choices for kids! Not only is the chasing theme adorable, but the illustrations of the animals in their "people" garb are hilarious and imaginative and just great, silly fun! I also wholeheartedly suggest that you check out Ms. Harper's CDs for children---she is a terrific songwriter with a GLORIOUS voice. Her lyrics range from funny to funky to sweet & cosy. Her style is classy, smart, stylish and diverse--truly different than any other artist out there. I promise you'll find yourself slipping her CDs into your player--even when the kids are outside chasing each other!

Once more, Jessica Harper hits a home run with my two young boys. As devoted fans of her music and previous book, I Forgot My Shoes, my sons giggled with delight while reading her latest work aloud together. The words are lyrical, the illustrations vibrant and the joyful spontaneity of the content is infectious. Our entire family wholeheartedly recommends I'm Not Going to Chase the Cat Today, and urges newcomers to Ms. Harper's work to jump right in and enjoy!

I bought this book because my son has all of Jessica Harper's cd's and just loves them. We were not disappointed! The illustrations are so colorful and happy. The text, well what can I say? Miss Harper has such a fun and joyful way with words, you find yourself with a big smile while reading (and an even bigger smile when your child reads the book to you)! For even more fun, may I suggest you get her cd 'Rhythm In My Shoes' the song that inspired the book is on it and you can't help but have the wonderful melody in your head while reading!

With its adorable illustrations, lyrical text and message of nonviolence, this book is a hit in our house. One of the most difficult jobs of a parent is to break up their children's habit of squabbling. This book has been a delightful antidote -- showing my sons that it can be just as fun to get along as it is to launch into the usual sibling rivalries.

Whimsical illustrations, lyrical text and a message of nonviolence. What's not to like. One of the worst things for a parent is to witness their children getting into a bad habit of squabbling--it seems inevitable, and parents sometimes feel powerless to break up the ongoing fussing. This story has helped my kids stop and think about how they treat one another -- and how getting along can actually be more fun than sibling rivalry. Delightful!