Wanda Gag - Millions of Cats

Pros: Timeless classic

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: What could have been a "cat"astrophe turns into a delightful tale of how a very old man and a very old woman get a truly wonderful kitten.

Review: My son, nearly being 6, is fascinated that there are numbers larger than 100. Thousands of something is something he's learning to grasp and the concept of millions and billions, well, that's a hard concept even for some adults. Now, I didn't read this...

Pros: Fun rhymes, cute story, encourages creativity.

Cons: A bit violent and sad, doesn't teach a moral.

The Bottom Line: A great book for a kid, though be cautious if the kid is sensitive. It was a beloved gift for me.

Review: This book was given to me by an Elementary School teacher who knew I loved cats. I also loved the book. I read it so many times that its pages are dog-eared and worn. As a little child I had the rhymes memorized and recite them if I had a willing ...

Pros: detailed illustrations, could be taken as a sweet fable

Cons: violence and ambiguous ending

The Bottom Line: A unique story that's better when not taken too literally.

Review: I have two cats who are always keeping me company, which often means wandering over to my while I'm typing away on my laptop and flopping themselves down on the keyboard. Not the most useful activity in the world, but it's nice to know that they ...