The Cookie-Store Cat

My children, 5 and 6, love this book. We checked it out so many times from the library I finally had to buy it so other children could enjoy it. While my children liked the images of a cat's peaceful and safe life (and the cookies), I liked the book because it reinforces the message of showing kindness to animals. The bakers' kindness and humanity towards the cat and children is a message which can never be repeated too often. We also liked the cookie recipes at the back of the book.

I recommend this book for kids that are young.If you like cats, this would be a good book to read. I gave this book a good rating because i liked this book.It is about a cookie store owner who finds a cat and took care of it. He lets it sleep in his store. By, Ben K

My children and I love all of Cynthia Rylant's picture books and early readers and we have particularly enjoyed the sweet illustrations and the warmth of this gentle story again and again. The previous reviewer mentioned the recipes at the end of the book. My kids and I have tried two of them (the cinnamon sugar plums and the frosty fruit squares) and they were very successful. My younger daughter gets a kick out of reading the book now and hearing the names of the cookies we've made. I love the rhythm of Rylant's words and the warmth and security she presents without making her stories sappy. This is a great book for the 4-6 age range. I would highly recommend it.

This is one of my daughter's favorite books because of the colorful and lively illustrations, Ms. Rylant's flowing story line, and of course the recipes in the back of the book are a treat. I love the book because it teaches children to be kind to animals. It is a lovely story of a kitten who found the perfect home.

My 3 year old loves this story. I think it's my husband's favorite too! While the pictures are simple, they work for the story. The pages are bright and colorful. The story is about an old cookie baker who adopts a stray cat. This cozy cat is loved by the whole town, from the old man who found the cat, to the man at the fish store and the children who stop in and let him lick the milk drops from their fingers. It gives you a warm fuzzy feeling which is perfect for bedtime!!!