Mrs. Katz and Tush
by Patricia Polacco (Author)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Dell Picture Yearling
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
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Zesty art and sensitive storytelling light up these two books, the first about an elderly Jewish widow and her young African American neighbor, the second set in Amish country. Ages 4-8. (Apr.)
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"Polacco's bright double-spread watercolor paintings are exuberant...an elemental picture of human family."
—Booklist. An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
—Booklist. An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including The Keeping Quilt, The Blessing Cup, Fiona's Lace, The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka's Doll, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, Sticks and Stones, and Palace of Books. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780440409366
Lexile Measure
530
Guided Reading Level
P
Publisher
Dragonfly Books
Publication date
March 19, 1994
Series
Dell Picture Yearling
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV002190 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pets
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV002190 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pets
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
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