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Marley and the Kittens (Marley Series) by John Grogan β€” book cover

Marley and the Kittens (Marley Series)

by John Grogan, Richard Cowdrey
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Overview

When a pair of adorable kittens joins the family, Marley is so excited to have two new friends to play with that he follows the felines everywhere. But Marley is no graceful kitten. By imitating their gentle behavior, he unintentionally makes a mess all over the house and gets into big trouble for it. What did I do this time? he wonders. Marley is afraid he may have lost his number-one status in the household . . . until an unlikely pair reminds him and his family that no one's purrrrr-fect!

In a story that hilariously reveals the differences between cats and dogs, everyone's favorite misbehaving pup learns from some new friends just how special he really is.

Synopsis

When a pair of adorable kittens joins the family, Marley is so excited to have two new friends to play with that he follows the felines everywhere. But Marley is no graceful kitten. By imitating their gentle behavior, he unintentionally makes a mess all over the house and gets into big trouble for it. What did I do this time? he wonders. Marley is afraid he may have lost his number-one status in the household . . . until an unlikely pair reminds him and his family that no one's purrrrr-fect!

In a story that hilariously reveals the differences between cats and dogs, everyone's favorite misbehaving pup learns from some new friends just how special he really is.

Children's Literature

Marley is back. This time he found two orphaned kittens in the field, and his family decided to keep them. Marley tried to welcome them into the home, but he just is not as small or graceful as the kittens, and Marley ends up making a mess of everything and he is worried that the kittens will take his place in the family. Fortunately for Marley, the kittens want to keep him company also, and everything works out for Marley in the end. The story is sweet, and can teach young children that they can be loved even when they make mistakes. This will also teach children the difference between cats and dogs. The realistic illustrations are beautiful. The cats are snuggly, Marley is beautiful, and the humans are genuine. The humans and animals both have very expressive eyes and facial features. Children will enjoy the latest adventure of Marley. Reviewer: Nicole Peterson Davis

About the Author, John Grogan

After Philadelphia Inquirer columnist John Grogan wrote a tribute to his beloved pet of twelve years, the overwhelming response of readers prompted him to write the full story of Marley's colorful life. Grogan's heartfelt ode to the canine member of his family has become one of the most talked-about memoirs of the season.

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The fourth Marley picture book spotlights the imaginative, irrepressible, lovable canine behaving like an archetypal "bad dog."

Children's Literature - Nicole Peterson Davis

Marley is back. This time he found two orphaned kittens in the field, and his family decided to keep them. Marley tried to welcome them into the home, but he just is not as small or graceful as the kittens, and Marley ends up making a mess of everything and he is worried that the kittens will take his place in the family. Fortunately for Marley, the kittens want to keep him company also, and everything works out for Marley in the end. The story is sweet, and can teach young children that they can be loved even when they make mistakes. This will also teach children the difference between cats and dogs. The realistic illustrations are beautiful. The cats are snuggly, Marley is beautiful, and the humans are genuine. The humans and animals both have very expressive eyes and facial features. Children will enjoy the latest adventure of Marley. Reviewer: Nicole Peterson Davis

Book Details

Published
April 1, 2010
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pages
40
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780061714863

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