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Archie Snufflekins Oliver Valentine Cupcake Tiberius Cat

by Katie HARNETT
illus. by Katie Harnett. 32p. Flying Eye. Sept. 2016. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781909263376.
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PreS-Gr 1—A neighborhood's orange and white cat with mismatched eyebrows has many names because he claims one at each house he visits on Blossom Street. From a young ballerina to bird-watchers to gardeners, the feline's multicultural family members seem unaware of one another's existence until he goes missing. He's discovered at the home of an ignored woman, where he has decided to take up permanent residence. Luckily for all, the entire clan is eager to visit him, bringing collaboration to the community and providing the former recluse with company. Warm colors and busy vignettes keep the pages engaging.
VERDICT This variation on the favorite Six Dinner Sid by Inga Moore is a fun read-aloud that shows how cultural diversity coexists with emotional commonality.
Reviewed by Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA , Oct 01, 2016

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