Lulu Gets a Cat explained

Lulu Gets a Cat
Author:Anna McQuinn
Illustrator:Rosalind Beardshaw
Cover Artist:Rosalind Beardshaw
Country:England
Language:English
Genre:Children's picture book
Published:2017 (Alanna Max)
Media Type:Print (hardback)
Pages:32 (unpaginated)
Isbn:9781907825163
Oclc:1023363898

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.

Publication history

Reception

A 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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lulu Gets A Cat . booktrust.org.uk . Booktrust . 20 October 2021.
  2. Lola Gets a Cat . Horn Book Guides . Media Source Inc. . 2017 . 20 October 2021.
  3. Lola Gets a Cat . This sweet story of first-time pet ownership is sure to appeal to young animal lovers of all kinds and especially to feline fanciers. . 15 December 2016 . Kirkus Reviews . Kirkus Media LLC . 20 October 2021.
  4. Lola Gets a Cat . Carolyn Phelan . 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. . Booklist . American Library Association. 2017 . 20 October 2021.
  5. Lola Gets a Cat . Barbara Spiri . 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. . School Library Journal . Media Source Inc. . 2017 . 20 October 2021.
  6. Web site: Lulu Gets a Cat . Ruth James . 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. . childrensbooksireland.ie . Children's Books Ireland . 20 October 2021.
  7. Web site: The North Somerset Teachers' Book Award Winners 2018: Picture Books . northsomersetteachersbookaward.com . The North Somerset Teachers' Book Award . 20 October 2021.
  8. Web site: LONG LIST REVIEW: Lulu Gets a Cat . 23 July 2018 . This is a delightful book which gives time and importance to the great responsibility of owning a pet. .. The illustrations are an absolute joy! . northsomersetteachersbookaward.com . The North Somerset Teachers' Book Award . 20 October 2021.
  9. Web site: Read For Empathy Guide: Picture Books . multiscreensite.com . EmpathyLab . 20 October 2021.

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