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thestarlesscasea's review
4.0
I saw this in a bookstore a little over a year ago and immediately requested that my library purchase it. It took them 6+ months to get it in, and then it took me several months to get to it, and boy am I glad I finally did. Beautiful illustrations and a sweet purrfect kitty friend. Plus, I'm a sucker for trains. Am I weeping from the ending of a children's book? Yes...mind your business.
gimchi's review
1.0
i picked this one up from the library because CAT!!! my kid loves cats, the artwork on the front is luminous.
and while the artwork here is really lovely, and yes, my kid loves this book, i also... uhhh... hate it?
it feels overly contrived, i REALLY HATE that the cat has to "earn" it's way on the "train" (heaven?!) and the weird old white dude/conductor/god overtones.
earn your ticket during your short and brutal life by bringing joy to OTHERS. like, i get it, but just... no. i have to make up my own words to this when i read it to my child.
and while the artwork here is really lovely, and yes, my kid loves this book, i also... uhhh... hate it?
it feels overly contrived, i REALLY HATE that the cat has to "earn" it's way on the "train" (heaven?!) and the weird old white dude/conductor/god overtones.
earn your ticket during your short and brutal life by bringing joy to OTHERS. like, i get it, but just... no. i have to make up my own words to this when i read it to my child.
oscar101's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
angel42's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mauvesoul's review
5.0
this is the best illustrated children's book I have ever read. I loved everything about this