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johnnymacaroni's review
4.0
This is a fabulous, fun, lighthearted book! Told in epistolary style as various animals write to Tabby for advice (as a regular Dear Abby reader I love this!). Tabby helps out everyone, including herself, giving this story a very happy ending!
annsantori's review
4.0
Written in letters 'Dear Abby' style, this exceptionally clever picture book would make for a great read-a-loud for slightly older children (just make sure to do different voices for each character!).
pussreboots's review
5.0
Dear Tabby by Carolyn Crimi ended up being fortuitous. In the style of Dear Abby, Tabby D. Cat replies to letters from unhappy cats.
Each letter is written in a unique voice. There is one cat in particular who complains about being too pampered. He's a house cat who wants to see the world and doesn't want to be played with.
Through Tabby D. Cat's responses, though, children learn that Tabby is a stray. Tabby wishes for a "Forever Home." But not every cat wants the same thing. Some like children. Some don't. Some like the indoors, and some don't. Can Tabby help everyone find what they need and find what she needs too?
About two months after we first read this book, we were adopted by Tortuga who desperately needed her own Forever Home. Since then we've talked about Dear Tabby and the different cats, especially Tabby who wanted a home.
Each letter is written in a unique voice. There is one cat in particular who complains about being too pampered. He's a house cat who wants to see the world and doesn't want to be played with.
Through Tabby D. Cat's responses, though, children learn that Tabby is a stray. Tabby wishes for a "Forever Home." But not every cat wants the same thing. Some like children. Some don't. Some like the indoors, and some don't. Can Tabby help everyone find what they need and find what she needs too?
About two months after we first read this book, we were adopted by Tortuga who desperately needed her own Forever Home. Since then we've talked about Dear Tabby and the different cats, especially Tabby who wanted a home.
nadiaes76's review against another edition
2.0
Funny pictures. Not really a story & didn't really work for me.
beecheralyson's review
4.0
This is another one that made me chuckle this morning. Dear Tabby is a play on Dear Abby. An alley cat goes about answering questions from various animals and providing advice. I love the ending.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review against another edition
4.0
A letter from Stanky Skunque: “Dear Tabby, I’ve been lonely for so long. Something about the white stripes down my back puts everyone off. It’s sort of hard to meet girls when they’re screaming and running away from you. Should I just give up? Love, Stanky
Dear Stanky (ever thought about changing your name, by the way?), Be patient, my fragrant friend! For every saltshaker there’s a pepper mill, for every cup there’s a saucer, and for every ham there’s a cheese. I know that somewhere there’s a gal with the good scents---er, sense---to see the beauty of your inner, stripeless self. In the meantime, try some cologne. Purrfectly yours, Tabby D. Cat”
Tabby D. Cat is an advice columnist who helps animals of all shapes and sizes cope with the problems that occur in their lives, with wit and useful suggestions.
Dear Stanky (ever thought about changing your name, by the way?), Be patient, my fragrant friend! For every saltshaker there’s a pepper mill, for every cup there’s a saucer, and for every ham there’s a cheese. I know that somewhere there’s a gal with the good scents---er, sense---to see the beauty of your inner, stripeless self. In the meantime, try some cologne. Purrfectly yours, Tabby D. Cat”
Tabby D. Cat is an advice columnist who helps animals of all shapes and sizes cope with the problems that occur in their lives, with wit and useful suggestions.
librarianryan's review against another edition
2.0
I know this is an Illinois Author and I should be happy and love this book, but I don’t. It’s about a cat who wants to be Dear Abby. Animals in Critterville, IL write in with their problems and Tabby offers advice. The advice is good and everything, but the story is long, and nothing really holding it together.
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