Trio: The Tale of a Three-Legged Cat

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Trio: The Tale of a Three-Legged Cat

Author(s): Andrea Wisnewski (Author)

  • Publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher
  • Publication Date: November 1, 2017
  • Edition: Illustrated
  • Language: English
  • Print length: 40 pages
  • ISBN-10: 9781567926088
  • ISBN-13: 9781567926088

Book Description

“Writing with tenderness and understated humor, Wisnewski portrays disabilities as a simple fact of life―the obstacles that Trio surmounts are less about physical limitation than about learning how to use his body to get where he wants to be.”―Publishers Weekly

One of the Best Children’s Picture Books of the Year―Kirkus Reviews

Meet Trio, the runt of the litter, born with only three legs, but very much the little cat that could. He lives his life as any other kitten would: pouncing, sneaking, and jumping like any other feline. Trio especially loves playing with the eleven chickens that share the garage and garden, and he is game to try all their activities: digging up bugs, rolling in the dust, and even caring for eggs. The latter requires real effort, especially making it up into the nesting box, but once he figures it out he returns to it faithfully every day. And his persistence pays off. One day, an egg starts hatching beneath him. Little does he know, the chick that pops out will be his best friend.

This is a story about diversity, overcoming obstacles, and acceptance. It is a story children will love―and a natural conversation starter with your child about differences.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2—Having only three legs doesn’t stop kitten Trio from pouncing, sneaking, jumping (“well, sort of!”), and causing trouble among the chickens with whom he and his siblings share a garage. Trio loves to imitate the chickens as they roam the garden, dig holes, and eat bugs, but the chickens can do one thing Trio can’t—lay eggs. This inability doesn’t stop the persistent Trio from climbing into a chicken’s nest, though, where one day an egg hatches to reveal a surprise. While the resulting one-legged chick (who promptly becomes inseparable from her fellow “different” feline friend) is fictional, a concluding note and accompanying photograph inform readers that Trio himself is based on a real cat adopted by the author’s family. Large amounts of white space, minimal text in a large, serif font, and illustrations that reinforce the words make this title appropriate both for newly independent readers and as a read-aloud. The bold and appealing block print—style illustrations, mostly in reds and grays, add to the country theme, and the gentle humor (“The chickens didn’t altogether approve of the kittens’ activities”) adds a nice folksy touch to the narrative. VERDICT A sweet and fun farm story for storytimes and early independent reading.—Jill Ratzan, Temple B’nai Abraham, Bordentown, NJ

Review

Praise for Trio: The Tale of a Three-legged Cat

“Lovely to look at, a pleasure to read aloud, and offering plenty of details to pore over, Trio’s story seems destined to become a favorite for many families.”―Kirkus Reviews, One of the Best Children’s Picture Books of the Year

“Writing with tenderness and understated humor, Wisnewski portrays disabilities as a simple fact of life―the obstacles that Trio surmounts are less about physical limitation than about learning how to use his body to get where he wants to be.”―Publishers Weekly

“The bold-lined, color illustrations add a heartwarming touch to this delightful storybook.”―Children’s Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review

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