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Mellie writes an opinion essay for her teacher, Mr. Eagle. But will her essay convince her parents to get the cat of her dreams?
This story takes a popular subject--kids getting a pet--and adds cats of all sizes and shapes: all writing lessons should be this much fun. In the end, it's the cousins and the cats that keep a reader turning the page. What kind of cat will Mellie choose? Will Dennis want the same kind of cat?
PRAISE FROM CAT EXPERTS
. . .absolutely delightful book . . .It is a charming story of the two children each going through the process of finding a cat who best fits their own preferences. The playful illustrations compliment the humorous and educational quality of the book. Joan Miller, Chair, CFA Outreach and Education, Cat Fancier's Association
This is quite simply as informative a cat book as any text out there. -- Alexis Mitchell, Syracoon/Furensics, Maine Coon Cat Breed Council Secretary, Maine Coon Cat breeders of CFA
. . .a delightful book. Being both a teacher who works with dyslexic students, and a breeder of pedigreed cats, I wouldhighly recommendthis book to young writers. -- Julie Keyer, Faculty, The Lewis School of Princeton, CFA Breed Council Secretary, Oriental CatsThis story hits many notes:
I WANT A CATalmost makes opinion essays look too easy.
- I Want a Dog: My Opinion Essay
- I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay
- My Crazy Dog: My Narrative Essay
- My Dirty Dog: My Informative Essay(forthcoming, 2017)
Mellie writes an opinion essay for her teacher, Mr. Eagle. But will her essay convince her parents to get the cat of her dreams?
This story takes a popular subject--kids getting a pet--and adds cats of all sizes and shapes: all writing lessons should be this much fun. In the end, it's the cousins and the cats that keep a reader turning the page. What kind of cat will Mellie choose? Will Dennis want the same kind of cat?
PRAISE FROM CAT EXPERTS
. . .absolutely delightful book . . .It is a charming story of the two children each going through the process of finding a cat who best fits their own preferences. The playful illustrations compliment the humorous and educational quality of the book. Joan Miller, Chair, CFA Outreach and Education, Cat Fancier's Association
This is quite simply as informative a cat book as any text out there. -- Alexis Mitchell, Syracoon/Furensics, Maine Coon Cat Breed Council Secretary, Maine Coon Cat breeders of CFA
. . .a delightful book. Being both a teacher who works with dyslexic students, and a breeder of pedigreed cats, I wouldhighly recommendthis book to young writers. -- Julie Keyer, Faculty, The Lewis School of Princeton, CFA Breed Council Secretary, Oriental CatsThis story hits many notes:
- A family story about cousins, Dennis and Mellie
- Information on cat breeds
- Responsible cat ownership
- Mentor-text for teaching writing
- Model opinion essay for elementary students
- Models the writing process, especially the importance of pre-writing or planning before you write
- Completes the writing process by showing the results of Mellie's essay
I WANT A CATalmost makes opinion essays look too easy.
