by Megan DeTour

Made for
Professor de Groot in LIBR 271A-10 Canadian Literature for Youth
Spring 2010, Master of Library & Information Science
San Jose State University, California

The Kitty Ran Up the Tree by Denis Lee


Title: The Kitty Ran Up the Tree

Author: Denis Lee
Illustrator: Nora Hilb
Publish Date: April 2009
Publisher: Key Porter Books
Pages: 16pp
IBSN: 1552638138
Classification: Fiction
Genre: Children/Action Poetry

Annotation: Action poetry about movements and incorporating cats and dogs.

Plot Summary: Action poetry utilizing dogs chasing cats up trees and a child dressed as a cat. 

Personal Response: Part of the series, Alligator Tales, Dennis Lee’s action poetry is both witty and delightful.  If I had a child I think I would have lots of fun reading this to them, and acting out the

~Reader’s Advisory~
Themes: Fingers, toes, tickles, and laughter during the reading experience
Age Range: For infants or children in preschool
Subjects: Cats, Dogs, Action Poetry, Poetry, Children

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