Mrs. Katz and Tush
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In this special Passover story, Larnel Moore, a young African-American boy, and Mrs. Katz, an elderly Jewish woman, develop an unusual friendship through their mutual concern for an abandoned cat named Tush. Together they explore the common themes of suffering and triumph in each of their cultures.”Polacco’s bright double-spread watercolor paintings are exuberant…an elemental picture of human family.”– “Booklist.”An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
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Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children’s books, including The Keeping Quilt, The Blessing Cup, Fiona’s Lace, The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka’s Doll, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, and Sticks and Stones. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780440409366
- Publication Date
- March 1, 1994
- Publisher
- Dragonfly Books
- Page Count
- 32
- Words Per Page
- 44
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 3 - 7 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 91018710
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 51182146
- Lexile® Level
- 530L
- Scholastic Level
- P
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~N
- ATOS® Book Level
- 3.1
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 7684
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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