Mr. Pusskins Explained

Mr. Pusskins
Author:Sam Lloyd
Illustrator:Sam Lloyd
Cover Artist:Sam Lloyd
Country:England
Language:English
Genre:Children's picture book
Published:2006 (Orchard Books)
Media Type:Print (paperback)
Pages:32 (unpaginated)
Isbn:9781843629474
Oclc:67873167

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.

Reception

Kirkus 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."

Mr. Pusskins has also been reviewed by Booklist,[3] School Library Journal,[4] Horn Book Guides,[5] BookPage,[6] Reading Time,[7] Catholic Library World,[8] and School Librarian.[9]

It won the 2006 Booktrust Early Years Award for Best Pre-School Book.[10]

Sequels

Further stories involving Mr. Pusskins include:

External links

Library holdings of Mr. Pusskins

National Public Radio program: It's Easy to Appreciate 'Mr. Pusskins'

Notes and References

  1. Mr. Pusskins A Love Story . 15 November 2006 . Kirkus Reviews . Kirkus Media LLC . 13 September 2020.
  2. Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story . 4 December 2006 . Publishers Weekly . PWxyz LLC. 13 September 2020.
  3. Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story (starred review). 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. . Booklist . American Library Association. 2006 . 13 September 2020.
  4. Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story . This sassy love story will be a storytime hit. . School Library Journal . Media Source Inc. . 2010 . 13 September 2020.
  5. Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story . 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. . Horn Book Guides . Media Source Inc. . 2010 . 13 September 2020.
  6. Alice Cary . February 2007 . Mr. Pusskins . BookPage . BookPage . 13 September 2020.
  7. August 2007 . Mr Pusskins . Reading Time . Children's Book Council of Australia . 51 . 3 . 27 . 13 September 2020.
  8. December 2007 . Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story . Catholic Library World . Catholic Library Association . 78 . 2 . 168 . 13 September 2020.
  9. September 2007 . New Editions . School Librarian . School Library Association . 13 September 2020.
  10. Web site: Mr Pusskins . booktrust.org.uk . Booktrust . 13 September 2020.

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