The Cat's Purr
Lively brown pencil drawings illustrate a West Indian folktale that explains how the cat got its purr. Bryan's fine retelling rings with alliteration and assonance, making it an excellent story for reading aloud. ©1985 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Ashley Bryan
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Animals (Fiction)
Folk and Fairy Tales
West Indian People
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publisher:
Atheneum
Publish Year: 1985
Pages: 44
ISBN: 0689310862
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 390 Bryan