I’m beginning to think Patricia Furstenberg features as often on Linda’s Book Bag as I do!
Patricia was my first Staying in With… guest here and has been on the blog several times. Patricia wrote a super guest post for the blog about the importance of reading that you will find here, and another about celebrating diversity in children’s fiction here. I was also privileged to review other Patricia’s children’s books, Puppy: 12 Months of Rhymes and Smiles, here and As Good As Gold here. Today I’m reviewing Belle Cat: Whiskers on my mat.
Belle Cat: Whiskers on my mat is available for purchase here.
A new rescue cat like Belle might be just what you’re looking for!
Yet again Patricia Furstenburgh has brought her combination of charm and warmth to her writing for children. Belle Cat: Whiskers on my mat is such a lovey book.
Aside from the utterly gorgeous pictures which are just wonderful there is so much to enjoy with children. Almost from the start is the positive message that, regardless of our start in life, we can all fulfil our potential. Belle has a new home filled with love. There’s lots of new and appropriate vocabulary to develop children’s language so that reading Belle Cat provides real opportunity for learning.
I liked the other more general sections of the book too as the cat facts help educate children as well as entertain them and a knowledge of a cat’s tail signals might come in handy with their own pets! Patricia Furstenberg manages to convey both a love of cats and a healthy respect for them too.
I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Belle and reading Belle Cat has made me miss my own, no longer with us, cats.
Between her books include Joyful Trouble, The Cheetah and the Dog, Puppy, 12 Months of Rhymes and Smiles.
Patricia is a Huffington Post contributor and pens the Sunday Column for MyPuppyclub.net as well as dabbing in freelancing. After completing her Medical Degree in Romania she moved to South Africa where she now lives with her husband, children and their dogs.
You can follow Patricia Furstenberg on Twitter, find her on Facebook and visit her website. She’s also on Goodreads.
The review sums up Patricia’s positive, warm approach to life. The book sounds great.
You’re absolutely right about Pat Jessie!
Thank you so much for this lovely book review and positive comments, Linda. It is thrilling visiting your blog, always such an honour.
It’s always a pleasure to have you here Pat!