Lulu Gets a Cat is a 2017 children's picture book by Anna McQuinn and illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw. It is about a little girl called Lulu who wants a cat, shows her initially reluctant mother that she is ready by reading about cats at the library and treating her toy cat Dinah as if it is real, and then adopts a cat who she calls Makeda.
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| Author | Anna McQuinn |
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| Illustrator | Rosalind Beardshaw |
| Cover artist | Rosalind Beardshaw |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Published | 2017 (Alanna Max) |
| Publication place | England |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 32 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9781907825163 |
| OCLC | 1023363898 |
Publication history
edit- Lola Gets a Cat, 2017, USA, Charlesbridge Publishing ISBN 9781580897365
- Lulu Gets a Cat, 2017, England, Alanna Max ISBN 9781907825163
Reception
editA review by Booktrust of Lulu Gets a Cat wrote "The bright illustrations are colourful and clear, perfect for even the youngest readers and cat enthusiasts. The text is short and simple, and would be great for independent reading practice",[1] and Horn Book Guides called it a "simple, sweet story".[2]
Lulu Gets a Cat has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews,[3] Booklist,[4] School Library Journal,[5] and Children's Books Ireland.[6]
It is a 2018 North Somerset Teachers' Book Award shortlisted book,[7][8] and a 2018 Empathy Lab Recommended Book.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Lulu Gets A Cat". booktrust.org.uk. Booktrust. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "Lola Gets a Cat". Horn Book Guides. Media Source Inc. 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "Lola Gets a Cat". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
This sweet story of first-time pet ownership is sure to appeal to young animal lovers of all kinds and especially to feline fanciers.
- ^ Carolyn Phelan (2017). "Lola Gets a Cat". Booklist. American Library Association. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
As in Lola Plants a Garden (2014), the simple, understated text hits just the right note for young children, while the acrylic paintings portray the characters with warmth and just enough detail.
- ^ Barbara Spiri (2017). "Lola Gets a Cat". School Library Journal. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
This isn't just a sweet story about a little girl working hard to get a pet. It's also about responsibility. .. Lola is a cute and lovable character to whom children can relate. The illustrations are large and vibrant. The text is sizable but not obtrusive.
- ^ Ruth James. "Lulu Gets a Cat". childrensbooksireland.ie. Children's Books Ireland. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
This is a great picturebook where story and illustration come together seamlessly. Yet this is also a must-have picturebook because it bucks the trend of a real lack of diversity in children's books.
- ^ "The North Somerset Teachers' Book Award Winners 2018: Picture Books". northsomersetteachersbookaward.com. The North Somerset Teachers' Book Award. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "LONG LIST REVIEW: Lulu Gets a Cat". northsomersetteachersbookaward.com. The North Somerset Teachers' Book Award. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
This is a delightful book which gives time and importance to the great responsibility of owning a pet. .. The illustrations are an absolute joy!
- ^ "Read For Empathy Guide: Picture Books" (PDF). multiscreensite.com. EmpathyLab. Retrieved 20 October 2021.