Title: Grumpy Cat
Author: Britta Teckentrup
Illustrator: Britta Teckentrup
Genre: Fiction
Subgenre: Early Reader Animal Fantasy
Themes: grumpiness, cats, friendship, socializing, emotions and feelings, compassion and finding happiness.
Primary and Secondary Characters: Cat, Kitten, and other cats in the neighborhood
Awards: A winner of the 2008 2x2 Children's Reading List by the Texas Library Association
Date of Publication: 2008
Publishing Company: Boxer Books
Summary:
Cat was lonely and lived all alone. All he wanted was to play with all the other cats in the neighborhood, but they all thought he was grumpy. It wasn't until one night that a bad rainstorm hit and Cat (being grumpy like always) was getting even more grumpy. But, little did Cat know, that was going to be the night that would change him forever. Standing there in between Cat's paws, there stood Kitten, who was also alone and was in need of shelter from the storm. However, Cat did not like her company and walked away. But, Kitten followed close behind everywhere Cat went. Kitten was trying to be friendly towards Cat, but since Cat was grumpy, he still wanted to be left alone. To attempt to get rid of Kitten forever, Cat climbed a tree hoping that Kitten wouldn't be able to follow. Kitten felt courageous and instead followed Cat up the tree. But, Kitten suddenly slipped on a thin tree branch and as quick as can be, Cat unconsciously saved her. Cat then realized that he adored the company that Kitten brought him. He then began taking care of Kitten by feeding her and providing for her. Cat had finally made a true friend!
How it will be used in the classroom:
I really liked how this story ends with the cat not feeling left out. I think that is important for student's to know that they can find a friend in someone they didn't expect to find it in. So, I really like the moral that this story had to offer. This would be a great book for grades K-2 especially within reading comprehension and the level of reading the book is.
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