Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library!

When Librarian Vicki Myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the Spencer Library return box, she nurses him back to health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, Dewey Readmore Books. Dewey loves his new home, but once he discovers the littlest library visitors - who like to chase him, pull his tail, and squeeze him extra tight - Dewey begins to wonder if he's truly cut out for the demands of his new job. In the end, he is triumphant as he realizes that helping people big and small is what he is meant to do, and that by sharing his special brand of Dewey love, he can be the best library cat of all.

I cannot think of anything that is not right with this children’s book. The illustrations are beyond perfection, from the rolling, jolly, world changing feline to the simple sad look on the little girls face. The story will be timeless for children if added to your local story time, or even better have your library actually have a cat. OK OK I know not necessarily practical. Simply said it is a wonderful book on all levels.

One night, a kitten is dropped in the return box of a small town library in Iowa. Rescued by the librarian to be a “library cat”, she calls him “Dewey Readmore Books”. He starts exploring his new surroundings like a kitten would, from the book carts to the desk drawers, and from Story Hour to the library patrons. He has some trouble with the little ones who can be loud, pet him the wrong way, and worse, hold him upside-down. Dewey is tired of being pulled and poked, and decides to be a true “Library Cat”, and help patrons and library clerks (in his own way), and it works out well for him and people around him!

This picture book was written by the same librarian and her co-author who wrote the adult book “Dewey”, based on show more a true story. This small version of it is also a nice tribute to cats and to libraries. The watercolor illustrations really make Dewey’s antics and library adventures come to life, and the text goes well with the illustrations. The text is set in different sizes, and sometimes is not straight to convey excitement and surprises. Ages 5-8. show less

This story is based on the adult non-fiction book. Dewey the library cat. In this Childs adaptation, we once again follow Dewey through his misadventures and the want to be able to help people who come into his library.

When I first read the adult version of this book I cried! It was a beautiful true story and that same fact remains for the children’s version. While it seams like just a cute story about a cat turns out to be a true story! The illustrations in this book are perfect. They look exactly like real photos of Dewey. While much of the storey was cut down to cater to children, they did not forget to keep in the most important personality quirks of Dewey; much like his love of rubber bands, the particular way he likes to be show more pet, and his love of people. If you have ever read the full adult version of Dewey, you will be sure to love this one too! show less

This is the childrens book based on the true story of a cat (Dewey Readmore Books) left in a library book return box. The story of the kittens library antics garnered belly laughs from my cat loving kiddo (nearly 5). Wish my library had a furry friend. Might have to check out the grown-up book [b:Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World|3257136|Dewey The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World|Vicki Myron|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255685495s/3257136.jpg|3292360]

Abandoned in a public library book-drop, a kitten is found by a librarian who decides to keep him. He is named Dewey Readmore Books and becomes a library cat. But what does a library cat do? Dewey intends to find out as he adjusts to living in a library and meeting all the people who come to the library. He will become the best Library Cat he can be. This picture book is based on a non-fiction book which, in turn, draws on the true story of Dewey the library cat. The book is well illustrated with beautiful full color watercolor pictures that depict Dewey as he discovers what it means to be a library cat. Children and adults alike will be charmed by Dewey’s antics and interactions with people in the library. It is particularly suited show more for kids ages 3 to 7. show less

Adorable book with beautiful illustrations. My son loved it! Keep meaning to read the 'adult' version though.