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The Bottom Line

A delightful story to read aloud to a child and then to discuss the lessons it teaches about values in friendships.



Pros

• Delightful full-color illustrations
• Simple story teaches children several life lessons
• The old world charm of the original French story is retained in the translation

Cons

• None noted, really

Description

• Paperback, 28 pages
• Each page fully illustrated in color
• Authored by Jean-Baptiste Baronian and Martina Kinder

• Published by Kane/Miller Book Publishers
• ISBN 1929132530

Guide Review - Figaro The Cat Who Snored

This children's book was originally published in French and translated to "American English" by Kane/Miller. It is a simple story of a cat who was politely driven away from his farm home by the other animals, because of his snoring (like a truck engine, so they said.) The ending is predictable, but I won't ruin it by disclosing any further details. Lovely full color illustrations bring the story alive for young or older readers.