This classic story follows the old man as he sets out to get a cat for his wife. What would be a simple trek to find just one cat turns into mayhem. As all the cats are proclaimed the prettiest, they cannot be left behind. Upon arriving home to his wife, a solution has to be found in lieu of keeping millions of cats!
This picture book was awarded the Newbery Honor Award in 1929. Black and white illustrations lead the reader along the path with the old man as he journeys. A predictable refrain greats the reader as the multitude of millions gather on the page.
Review Excerpts:
"Gag's woodcut art snowballs lyrically through the book, stealing your eye and telling it just where to go..." -Horn Book
"Considered by many to have ushered in the age of the modern picture book, this Newberry Honor winner is characterized by innovative design and a strong storyteller's cadence." - School Library Journal
Connections:
*Readers and listeners can repeat the refrain together to encourage participation.
*It can be discussed with listeners the logistics of the couple keeping millions of cats.
*Another discussion option is the subject of making choices. Have the listeners ever wanted one of everything, such as an ice cream flavor but only been able to choose one? What would have happened if they had been able to have every flavor of ice cream?
Bibliography:
Gag, Wanda. 1956, Millions of Cats. New York NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons. ISBN 0399233256.
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