Sandy Ferguson Fuller has lived her entire professional life in the world of children's books, originally inspired as a student of Maurice Sendak at Yale University. An accomplished writer and illustrator, her titles include Moon Loon, Out in the Night, and Hannah and the Perfect Picture Pony. She is also the co-author of the series, The BLUES Go Birding, the first of which, The BLUES Go Birding Across America, was released in 2010 by California-based Dawn Publications.
Children love books, animals, and bright colors--this book combines
them all in a perfectly sweet, artistic way. Over the course of a
single day, a blonde-haired little girl makes a new friend by
reaching out, tenderly wooing, and patiently awaiting the love of a
cat that showed up on her doorstep that morning. She eventually
wins the heart and trust of this shy, fluffy coon cat. From
climbing a tree and napping in the sunshine, to exploring the
neighborhood and chasing a dragonfly, to watching the full moon and
cuddling with the little girl and her own kitten, this timid Maine
coon cat is welcomed into a new home after he welcomed them to
"their "new home.Both the author and illustrator have homes, and
further ties, in Maine. Their love of this place is obvious through
their words and work. The Maine coon cat, which I had never heard
of before reading this book, is thought to be native to Maine, is
the State Cat of Maine, and is now making a presence here in
children's literature. Available for a reasonable price--$18 or
less--this book is a great addition to any home (or other) library.
The book is full of delightfully detailed watercolors that are
painted with a bright, eye-catching color palette. The beautifully
captured nature scenes (birch trees, bright purple flowers, tree
blossoms) and the lovely depictions of inside a home (rugs, toys,
wallpaper) are engaging and invite the readers to linger over each
page."My Cat, Coon Cat "is a large book with a hard cover and
easy-to-read print. The rhyming text could be read by an
early-reader or read aloud by a seasoned reader to anyone of any
age. The simple, lyrical verse that flows from page to page will
make you smile. It is an easy-to-follow, heartwarming storyline
that will win the hearts of parents and children alike."
Product review by Melissa Cummings""The Old Schoolhouse(R)
Magazine, LLC""June 2011"
As a girl greets a stray Maine coon cat she finds on her front
porch, she poses questions to the cat, while gradually working to
befriend it ("Hi cat, coon cat, / Heard you at the door.../ Brought
a mouse to our new house?/ Did you live here before?"). In singsong
verse, the girl wonders if the cat needs a home, if it's wild or
tame, and if it's hungry. After the coon cat naps in the sun, is
chased by a dog, and interacts with the girl's small kitten, she
brings it inside. As it curls up at bedtime with her and the
kitten, she gushes a final welcome: "Tiger Cat, how is that?/ Now
you have a name!/ I've never had a friend like you./ I'm so glad
you came!" Fuller's (Moon Loon) sleepy narrative is enlivened a bit
by Brett's (L Is for Lobster: A Maine Alphabet) large-scale art,
which showcases the Maine spring in full bloom and offers close-up
images of cats that feline lovers will savor. Ages 4-8. (Aug.)
Publishers Weekly Review: September 16, 2011
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