I loved this funny, moving story of Mr. Pusskins, a sourpuss who takes Emily, his human guardian, for granted. "The girl's constant babbling, 'Blah-de-blah, blah, blah,' bored his whiskers off. He wanted more than this dull life."
But when Mr. Pusskins runs away, joining a cat gang and living on the cold, damp streets, he soon begins to miss Emily. I can't tell you what happens next, or I'll give away the ending (try not to read the reviews on Amazon), but Sam Lloyd has created a poignant, funny story. The illustrations are a hoot, too. Just look at the cover! And even better, you can hear Daniel Pinkwater and Scott Simon read the book aloud on NPR here (click "Listen"). Mr. Pusskins is a picture book for ages 4-adult.
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