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That Cat Can't Stay

Thad Krasnesky David Parkins

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English
Flashlight Press
09 June 2010
Narrated by a cat-loving little girl, this story is a hysterical romp through a family's pet adoption dilemma. Poor Dad does not like cats, and he voices his opposition to the steady stream of stray cats that always seem to wind up on his doorstep--thanks to a cat-loving Mom who wants to save every stray she finds. In an effort to win Dad over, the little girl hides a tiny stray kitten in her hood and convinces Dad to just give it one small squeeze. Dad manages, with trepidation, to stick out his pinkie and pet the creature. But now that five cats have taken over his favorite chair, he becomes desperate and makes a visit to the pound. Dad returns happily with a big, fat puppy--everyone gets something that they want. With hilarious ink and watercolor illustrations, this picture book demonstrates the resourcefulness, love, and compromises of a pet-loving family.

Age: 5 - 7
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Illustrated by:   David Parkins
Imprint:   Flashlight Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 254mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   449g
ISBN:   9780979974656
ISBN 10:   0979974658
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 5 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  0-5 years
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Thad Krasnesky is the author of I Always, ALWAYS Get My Way, That Cat Can't Stay, and Pterodactyl Show and Tell. He considers himself a writer of children's stories trapped in the body of a retired army major. He served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan as an active duty intelligence officer in the US Army, and is now a financial adviser. He lives in Leavenworth, KS, in a historic home dubbed The Krasnesky Manor for Wayward Cats. David Parkins is the illustrator of more than 80 books and anthologies, including Aunt Nancy and Old Man Trouble; Fly Traps!; I Always, ALWAYS Get My Way; No Problem; and Webster J. Duck. David has done political cartoons and editorial illustrations for The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, Nature, and the Times Educational Supplement. In his nearly 40-year career, David has illustrated scores of books, poetry anthologies, and covers. David lives in Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada, with his family and their cats.

Reviews for That Cat Can't Stay

This is a funny book with a riotous rhyming text and illustrations . . . that seem to leap right off the glossy white pages in visual hyperbole. It makes a great read-aloud. In fact, once you've read it, you'll long for the chance to share it orally. Even if you don't like cats this book will tickle you. -- Puget Sound Council


  • Short-listed for Charlotte Award (Primary (Pre-K/2nd)) 2012
  • Short-listed for Delaware Diamonds Award (Grades K-2) 2011
  • Short-listed for Golden Sower Award (Primary) 2013
  • Short-listed for Monarch Award 2013

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