Malinda Martha wants a pet kitten. While shopping for dog food at the local pet store, she sets her heart on a cute, black-and-white one. When her mother surprises her by returning to the store and letting her buy the kitten, she spends the rest of the book trying to find the perfect name for her perfect pet.
Marcia Trimble captures the heart's desire of every child in her picture book A
Name for Kitty. I think most children want or have pets of their own. I know my daughter would be over the moon if I let her have one! Children between the ages of 2 and 7 will definitely be able to relate to Malinda Martha, the main character, and will love Gloria Lapuyade's colorful illustrations, especially the ones of the silly kitten. Older children who can read will enjoy the Cat-tion-ar-y Game provided at the end of the book.
To find out the special name Malinda Martha gives to her beloved cat, you can purchase the book on the website, either as a paperback for $7.95 or hardcover for $15.95. Be sure to download a free audio version of this book, too, by clicking "Audio" on the home page's navigation bar.
I recommend this heartwarming tale to children who adore their pets and to children, like my 5-year-old daughter, who still dream of one day being able to have their very own.
Product review by Brandi Tesreau, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, LLC, July 2010
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