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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1992 · Est. 12 min read-aloud
Mrs. Katz and Tush
Written by Patricia Polacco
A boy and an elderly woman bond over a kitten, discovering shared cultural stories.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,278 ratings
32 pages· 1,501 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Larnel, a young boy, and Mrs. Katz, an elderly woman, form an unexpected friendship through caring for an abandoned kitten named Tush. As they nurture the kitten, Mrs. Katz shares tales of her journey from Poland and her late husband, revealing shared themes of hardship and triumph in their diverse backgrounds. This heartwarming tale unfolds during Passover, highlighting the power of connection and understanding across cultures. What lessons will Larnel learn from Mrs. Katz's stories, and how will their bond transform them both?
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,501
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~N
- Scholastic level
- P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7684
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 1994
- First published
- January 1, 1992
- Publisher
- Dragonfly Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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