Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends.
We have a double-decker weekend here – a book giveaway with today’s post and another book giveaway tomorrow thanks to our Will Write for Cookies guest, author/editor/publisher Callie Metler-Smith.
HOW TO BABYSIT A LOGAN
Written by Callie Metler-Smith
Illustrated by Cindy Vattahil
Published by Clear Fork/Spork (2019)
Ages: 5-8
Themes: Autism, pet therapy, cats
Synopsis: From Amazon
Thunderbolt the Cat takes his position of babysitting Logan, his human, very seriously. Logan has autism so it is Thunderbolt’s job to protect and provide support for Logan throughout his day. In this heartfelt true story, view the world of living with someone with autism through the eyes of their beloved Cat.
Why I love this book:
- I love the way the cat states in a matter-of-fact way that Logan like spaghetti and meatballs without sauce, that he needs comfy clothes with particular collars, and that because he prefers to sleep in a small space, they sleep in a tent. These needs are no big deal to the cat, and so they are no big deal to any child reading the story.
- The illustrations are very vibrant and simple…we see everything from the cat’s vantage point and so we are able to get close into the picture from the cat’s POV.
- The best way to help kids embrace inclusivity and encourage understanding is to provide stories about people with different needs.
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Photo courtesy: http://www.playideas.com/25-curiously-cute-cat-crafts-for-kids/
How about TWENTY-FIVE cat crafts? Check out this website for details on each one: http://www.playideas.com/25-curiously-cute-cat-crafts-for-kids/
Did you know that some libraries allow patrons to request particular books be purchased for that libraries collection? Why not check with your library…some even let you do it online. And, when you find a book you love, why not review it on Amazon or Goodreads? Those reviews really help the author by encouraging others to buy books that entertained, educated, or inspired you.
For more wonderful picture book reviews and activities for kids, please hop over to Susanna Leonard HIll’s Perfect Picture Book Friday.
Thank you so much for stopping by to visit. Please don’t forget to leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway of a copy of HOW TO BABYSIT A LOGAN. And definitely don’t forget to be back tomorrow for a wonderful Q&A with editor Callie Metler-Smith!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
I love the idea behind this book! Brilliant!
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So excited and happy to see this book here and so proud to have been a part of it’s journey! Wishing Callie the best of success! XOXO
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What a special and sweet way to approach this topic for children! Having the cat be the narrator is quite unique. I’ll be requesting my library purchase a copy straight away!
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Oh my gosh, this book sounds amazing. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
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Can’t wait to read it – sounds great!
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Love the matter of fact approach to this book. Just what we need. Thanks for sharing with us!
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How wonderful! timely and loving!
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I love this book! I shared it with my two local guidance counselors.
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I love the idea of this book. I’ve read the A Boy Called BAT series this past year and loved being introduced to a character with autism. It actually helped me better understand my neighbor and why he says/acts the way he does.
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What a great way to teach kids about inclusivity. No preaching!
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This book sounds really sweet, along with being important and inclusive in a “cat-ter-of-fact” way. Thanks for the rec, Vivian!
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Love stories told from an animal’s perspective!
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I love this concept for a book. Can’t wait to read it.
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Who knows us better or accepts us more completely than our pets? They would be the ideal “tour guide” to my life, for sure–I’d like to be seen through their eyes.
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The thing about cats is that if they adopt you, they take you as you are. I love that this cat is so matter of fact about his human. Definitely going to find a copy of this book to read! Thanks for the wonderful review, Vivian.
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Thanks Vivian. This sounds like a great book.
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Thanks Vivian. This is a great book for everyone. it teaches kids about accepting and including someone who is a little different. We are all a little different. i have purchased a copy and donated it to the Saranac Lake free library.
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Wow…that is awesome, Yvona…what a lovely thing to do!
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I love cats! This is great. I am about to look through that list of cat crafts. Definitely doing some for the last day of school with my kiddos. So want to win that book, too!
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