FICTION

Ruby and the Naughty Cats

by Jane HISSEY
illus. by Jane Hissey. 36p. Book House/Scribblers. 2014. Tr $12.95. ISBN 9781909645967.
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PreS-K—Hissey's signature soft-focus illustrations and a gentle cadence may not be enough to make this tale a hit. Ruby, Blanket, and Blue are stuffed animals who just want to play, but at every turn they are deterred by the Naughty Cats. These mischief-makers take their clothes, paint their playhouse, steal their food, and more. The three friends continue to hop from activity to activity only to be thwarted by the felines. The inevitable conclusion will not come as a surprise to children and will likely come off as didactic as Ruby, Blanket, and Blue help the cats change their ways simply by inviting them to join in on their activities. An additional purchase for large collections.—Ashley Prior, Lincoln Public Library, RI
Reviewed by Ashley Prior , Jan 01, 2015

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