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MY CAT
Marilyn Baillie
Marilyn Baillie
Volume 22 Number 3
Marilyn Baillie, an editor with Chickadee,
has written two delightful fact-filled texts
that can be turned into keepsake scrapbooks
for a favourite pet. All information has been
verified by a veterinarian. Topics in both books include appearance,
breeds, petcare, food, body language, senses,
movement, vet visits, and travel tips for each
animal. My Cat also contains specific data on
cats' eyes and grooming, while My Dog gives
tips on training. The texts are interactive:
children are encouraged to complete sentences
and check-lists and add sketches or photographs
to personalize th e scrapbook. A variety
of activi es are suggested, for example,
experiments and making toys or treats. Facts are presented in an attractive,
easy-to-read format and are interspersed with
colourful drawings by Brenda Clark, the
illustrator of the "Franklin" books. The
endpapers and page borders of pet paraphernalia
add a touch of whimsy. A table of
contents and index are lacking and would
have been useful. Highly recommended as gift books. Less suitable for libraries. Carol Carver is a Primary teacher at Dieppe School in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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