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Macavity: The Mystery Cat

by T.S. ELIOT
illus. by Arthur Robins. 32p. Faber & Faber. Jul. 2016. pap. $9.95. ISBN 9780571308132.
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K-Gr 2—Children and poetry lovers alike will delight in this picture book adaptation of Eliot's famous rhyming poem. Although Macavity the cat burglar often leaves behind a trail of fish bones and paw prints, he proves to be too elusive to capture. Milk and jewels are some of the feline's favorite items to snatch, much to the chagrin of the canines of Scotland Yard. Robins brings the feline to life with his whimsical watercolor drawings paired with a hand-drawn text. A paw or tail can be found escaping at the edge of every crime scene; however, children will delight in finding (and repeating aloud) that "Macavity's not there!"
VERDICT This joyful read-aloud will make a fine introduction to young children who are learning about famous authors and poetry.
Reviewed by Maria Alegre, The Dalton School, New York City , Sep 01, 2016

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