Rumble Tum

 

Shirley J.                         Juvenile Literature                             Falling in love with a new kitten

Rumble Tum by Stephanie True Peters   32 pages

OMgosh!  The illustrations in this book look so real they could step off the page, literally they are 3-D like.  And the story is one near and dear to me, meeting a new kitten for the first time.   Awwww!  So precious!   When Beth meets her new kitten for the first time, she doesn't just love him, she love, love, loves him!  She names him Rumble Tum.  The book talks about Beth learning to care for her kitten and of course they play together all the while Rumble Tum is growing and getting stronger and more CURIOUS.   When the front door is opened Rumble Tum makes a break for it and is out the front door and disappears.   Wouldn't you know a rainstorm occurs!  YIKES!  Poor Baby Kitty!!!!  But all is not lost.  That baby knows where his grub comes from!  : D   I loved this story but, bad adult opening that door without looking when there is a baby kitten in the house!  I recommend this book to pre-schoolers on up.   A sweet read for parents, teachers and all relatives who love kids and kittens.