Illustrator: Christopher Myers
Comments:Black Cat is a book that city kids can relate to, but it also paints a vivid picture of city life for students living in rural areas. For both kinds of classes, students could re-write the story so the cat is wandering around their own neighborhoods.
Participle phrases play a large part in the verses of Black Cat. This book could be used at an upper elementary or middle school level as an engaging example.
View a Reading Rockets video interview with Christopher Myers. He shares his purpose and inspiration for writing.
Copyright: 1999
Age/grade level: Ages 4-8
Format: Picture Book
Genre: Poetry and Verse
Multicultural/International: African-American Author/Illustrator, Urban Setting
Awards: Coretta Scott King Honor Book, ALA Notable Children's Book
Location: Personal Library
Rating: * * * *
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