Description
Children will love this retelling of a classic Italian fairy tale. Papa Gatto, trusted adviser to the prince, learns that judgment can be clouded by appearances when he hires the lovely Sophia to care for his eight tiny kittens. When Papa Gatto realizes his mistake, his home is in shambles, his kittens are neglected, and a priceless heirloom is in Sophia's hands. Fortunately, the next helper he hires is Beatrice, whose affection for his kittens assures him that this time he has found someone he can trust. The crafty Sophia, however, has other ideas... With its surprising twist to the happily-ever-after ending and its exquisitely detailed illustrations, this charming Italian fairy tale is sure to become a favorite of cat lovers, caretakers, and hopeless romantics everywhere.
Title Metadata
Author: |
Sanderson, Ruth |
Publisher: |
Crocodile Books |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2015 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Dewey: |
E |
Binding Type: |
Hardcover |
Interest Age: |
2 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reading Level: |
4.9 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
10.0 |
Lexile Level: |
820 |
Lexile Range: |
Confident Reader (800 - 999) |
