Title: April's Kittens1941 Caldecott Honor Book
Author/Illustrator: Clare Turlay Newberry
Published: 1940
Summary: The story of how a little girl, April, has to choose to keep one of her four cats; choosing between her beloved Sheba and one of her three kittens.
Memorable Quote: 'So April and her mother and father and Sheba lived all crowded up together in a very small apartment."
Artistic Example: Striking look of a single black cat on white background helps to keep the theme of the book.
Teaching Idea: Have children select four of their most favorite toys and then choosing only one to keep.
Grade Level: K5 - 2
Reading Level (Lexile):
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