Mr. Pusskins is a 2006 children's picture book by Sam Lloyd. It is about a pampered cat called Mr. Pusskins who craves adventure but after a wild escapade realises how fortunate his life is.
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| Author | Sam Lloyd |
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| Illustrator | Sam Lloyd |
| Cover artist | Sam Lloyd |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Published | 2006 (Orchard Books) |
| Publication place | England |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 32 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9781843629474 |
| OCLC | 67873167 |
Reception
editKirkus Reviews wrote ".. this shaggy story of “cattitude” is amusing and unadulterated fun.",[1] and Publishers Weekly wrote "Although the writing can be overly literal, Lloyd's astutely cartooned pictures more than make up for what her prose lacks in punch."[2] Booktrust found it "Humorous, lively illustrations accompany the text in this unconventional love story, which is also a lesson in not taking people for granted."[3]
Mr. Pusskins has also been reviewed by Booklist,[4] School Library Journal,[5] Horn Book Guides,[6] BookPage,[7] Reading Time,[8] Catholic Library World,[9] and School Librarian.[10]
It won the 2006 Booktrust Early Years Award for Best Pre-School Book.[3]
Publication history
edit- 2006 Mr. Pusskins, England, Orchard Books ISBN 9781843629474
- 2007 Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story, USA, Atheneum Books for Young Readers ISBN 9781416925170
Sequels
editFurther stories involving Mr. Pusskins include:
- 2007, Mr. Pusskins and Little Whiskers England, Orchard Books ISBN 9781846165221
- 2008, Mr. Pusskins: Best in Show England, Orchard Books ISBN 9781846165245
- 2009, Mr. Pusskins Colours England, Orchard Books ISBN 9781408300428
- 2009, Mr. Pusskins Opposites England, Orchard Books ISBN 9781408300442
References
edit- ^ "Mr. Pusskins A Love Story". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. 15 November 2006. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. 4 December 2006. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Mr Pusskins". booktrust.org.uk. Booktrust. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story (starred review)". Booklist. American Library Association. 2006. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
Many things work well here. First, there is a real story, which kids will like; listeners will also appreciate Pusskin's transformation and the happy ending. Then there's the art, which is as outsize as Pusskins himself.
- ^ "Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story". School Library Journal. Media Source Inc. 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
This sassy love story will be a storytime hit.
- ^ "Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story". Horn Book Guides. Media Source Inc. 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
The way Lloyd plays the separation is a hoot, as is the brightly colored art. A playful design also reflects Mr. Pusskins's wandering ways.
- ^ Alice Cary (February 2007). "Mr. Pusskins". BookPage. BookPage. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Mr Pusskins". Reading Time. 51 (3). Children's Book Council of Australia: 27. August 2007. Retrieved 13 September 2020.[dead link]
- ^ "Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story". Catholic Library World. 78 (2). Catholic Library Association: 168. December 2007. Retrieved 13 September 2020.[dead link]
- ^ "New Editions". School Librarian. School Library Association. September 2007. Retrieved 13 September 2020.[dead link]
