The Cat and the Rag

On a bright sunny day, Pat helps her father clean his van and Nat takes his cat out for a ride in his red cart. But things change quickly when the cat grabs Pat’s cleaning rag and runs. Giggles bubble up as children read about the chase to retrieve the rag. When Pat manages to grab her rag, she shames the cat. The vibrant and detailed illustrations clearly communicate the emotions and reactions of the characters. The advanced reader stimulates discussion points on responsibility, anger, and understanding that the cat wasn’t misbehaving but playing a game with the rag.