Pippin - Hardcover

Gerard Moncomble

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0735820627 ISBN 13: 9780735820623

Publisher: North-South Books, 2006

Synopsis

Pippin is a kitten who hasn't yet learned to purr. Worried, his parents take him to the doctor--""""If this doesn't change soon we may have to operate,"" says Doctor Dog. Operate? No way, thinks little Pippin who decides to take things into his own paws. It isn't until his parents realize what their kitten really needs that Pippin purrs in relief. This book will strike a chord with parents and children alike in our ever-faster-moving world.

About this title

About the Author:

Gerard Moncomble was born in France in 1951. He studied psychology, sociology, and philosophy at university. He later worked as a socio-cultural entertainer. Since 1984 he has been a fulltime author, illustrator, and stage designer. He is one of the most

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2-Pippin has soft fur and full whiskers, knows how to use his claws, and can meow. His mother always says, Hurry, Pippin! and his father, who is often preoccupied, tells him, Later, son. When HurryMama and LaterPapa (Pippin's secret names for them), who loved their kitten very much, notice that their son cannot purr, they take him to the doctor, who mentions that an operation may be necessary. Determined to avoid surgery, the kitten sets out on a journey to find someone or something to teach him to purr. His search continues late into the day as he visits a grouchy bear, a pig, buzzing bees, a fan, a jackhammer, an airplane, a lawnmower, a toad, and a fountain, all to no avail. Meanwhile, his parents are sad and worried about him. When Pippin returns home, they hug him and hold him tenderly. Soon, he begins to purr. The illustrations, done in a painterly style, are softened by the use of pastels that create a warm and loving mood for the story. Devos's use of the characters' eyes to express their feelings is particularly effective. There is a natural movement from one page to the next, allowing the pictures to create a special harmony with the text. A sweet story about taking time to enjoy and love one another.-Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA
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About this edition

• Publisher: North-South Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0735820627
• ISBN 13: 9780735820623
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Xaviere Devos