A college professor once told one of my classes that just holding a book could somehow impress on the holder the book's content. (Out of context this seems silly, but was very wise within context.) This time I must disagree with that dear professor. Holding "Hate That Cat" with its ugly red cover, then opening it and looking at the poetic forms inside made me snap it closed, put it back on the shelf, and huff: Why would I...
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I am a high school English teacher and very much enjoyed Creech's Hate That Cat, which followed Love That Dog. She has a lovely voice and will draw you into the story through Jack. I received this book as a gift (from another English teacher!) and have since given to a student because I enjoyed it so much.
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This author uses the vehicle of a very young poet writing poetry for class assignments as a way to explore serious life events in a touching and often humorous way. This book made me laugh out loud and cry as well, all in very few words. This isn't a book for those who hate cats, but for whoever loves life and hope and poetry. Although it is sold as a children's book, it probably takes an adult to fully appreciate it...
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Follow up to her other book "Love that dog" No matter what Sharon Creech writes it is great. The style for these two books is also good for reluctant readers or when you want quality in small doses. Almost makes you want to write something on your own just to work out a problem or two.
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I love that book like my grandpa loves pie I said I love that book like my grandpa loves pie Love to eat it in one sitting Love to eat it lean back, sigh.
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