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Berry, Lynne

The Curious Demise of a Contrary Cat

32 pp. | Simon | August, 2006 | Trade ISBN 1-4169-0211-2 $12.95
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Luke LaMarca. While preparing to host a party, Witch repeatedly asks Cat for assistance. Cat, however, is too busy chasing Rat and otherwise disturbing the proceedings. The darkly humorous, Gorey-esque black-and-white illustrations make ample use of white space and shadow; the story's strong yet unconventional rhythm carries the silly tale to its inevitable conclusion, in which Cat pays the price for being disruptive.
Reviewer: David Elzey

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