| That Cat Can't Stay! Written by Thad Krasnesky Illustrated by David Parkins |
Hardcover, 32 full color pages, ages 4-8
Spring 2010, ISBN 9780979974656
Spring 2010, ISBN 9780979974656
Cats. You either love 'em or hate 'em. But what happens when Mom loves cats
and Dad detests them?
In That Cat Can't Stay, Mom keeps adopting stray cats while Dad's objections
get more and more absurd:
comfy in the house, they never leave. One stray, then two, then three, and Dad is
at his wit's end. When stray cat number five moves in, Dad finally takes a surprising
stand. Dog-lovers, cat-lovers, and even cat-haters, will love this funny, heart-
warming book.
and Dad detests them?
In That Cat Can't Stay, Mom keeps adopting stray cats while Dad's objections
get more and more absurd:
- "Mom found a little calico.
Dad said, “That thing has got to go.
There’s no use begging. Don’t say please.
I don't like cats. They scratch my knees.
They carry fleas. They make me sneeze.
They’re always getting stuck in trees.
I want it gone. Send it away.
I'm telling you, that cat can't stay."
comfy in the house, they never leave. One stray, then two, then three, and Dad is
at his wit's end. When stray cat number five moves in, Dad finally takes a surprising
stand. Dog-lovers, cat-lovers, and even cat-haters, will love this funny, heart-
warming book.
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Advance Praise
Cat lover, Dog Lover ~Which are You?
Thad Krasnesky has done it again. With his latest children's book, That Cat Can't Stay, he addresses a fundamental issue
that has been the cause of marital warfare. Are you a cat or dog lover? With sharp wit and lovely rhyming prose, Thad
investigates how a wife plucks the compassionate heart of her dear husband by bringing home strays. The surprise ending will
delight you. A must-read for those of you who live with Dr. Doolittle! Tempted? You'll have to wait until April 2010 to
find out what happens, but I promise you Thad won't let you down! --Christine Hohlbaum, Diary of a Mother blog
From Barbara Gruener, School Counselor, Friendswood, TX
Flashlight Press' newest illustrated picture book, That Cat Can't Stay, by Thad Krasnesky, is a delightful read-aloud that
could very well have you giggling all the way to the pound to adopt a cat of your own. Using reverse psychology, Mom
cleverly convinces Dad to allow a stray cat (or four?) to stay for a spell. But how many felines can one family feasibly find?
Reminiscent of the whimsical works by Dr. Seuss, this book's lyrical style will undoubtedly capture and engage its little
listeners; the repetitious rhyme will find them as curious as a cat to see how this tale ends. Whether you like the little fur-balls
or not, the PURRfectly eye-catching, authentic illustrations by David Parkins will endear themselves as they bring this CATchy
story to life.
Deborah Mock, Editor, Colorado Parent magazine
I just received That Cat Can't Stay [and] I loved it. My husband and I love and both grew up with cats and dogs, but
currently only have one cat. The illustrations captured the true character of cats in all their leg-rubbing, lap-cuddling,
playful glory. Their innocent but sneaky knowing faces are classic feline. Dad’s rants are fun to read and the story showed
the addictive quality of cats so well. They always seem to sneak into your heart and somehow there’s always room for one
more! It made me want to run out and expand our family!
From ForeWord Reviews
A winning tale, in verse, about a family that keeps finding cats that need a home, and a tough-talking dad whose heart wins out
every time. As the number of cats in the family keeps rising, the repetition and expansion of Dad’s rant gets funnier and
funnier, and begs for chanting in unison, louder and louder, by reader and listeners. The illustrations add to the humor while
making it clear that everyone, including Dad, has a lot of love to give and room for one more soul.
From Midwest Book Review
That Cat Can't Stay is a funny, rollicking rhyming tale of a man who is losing his battle with his wife and family to stop
adopting adorable stray cats who clearly love him and are happy and comfortable staying in his home. His clever wife
manages to agree completely with his every objection to each new cat and by the time she has finished agreeing, he has
somehow allowed the cat to move in and make himself at home! The finale is cute and hides a good surprise. That Cat Can't
Stay will become a favorite of any family that includes cat lovers, cat haters, dog lovers, and 4-8-year old kids.
Cat lover, Dog Lover ~Which are You?
Thad Krasnesky has done it again. With his latest children's book, That Cat Can't Stay, he addresses a fundamental issue
that has been the cause of marital warfare. Are you a cat or dog lover? With sharp wit and lovely rhyming prose, Thad
investigates how a wife plucks the compassionate heart of her dear husband by bringing home strays. The surprise ending will
delight you. A must-read for those of you who live with Dr. Doolittle! Tempted? You'll have to wait until April 2010 to
find out what happens, but I promise you Thad won't let you down! --Christine Hohlbaum, Diary of a Mother blog
From Barbara Gruener, School Counselor, Friendswood, TX
Flashlight Press' newest illustrated picture book, That Cat Can't Stay, by Thad Krasnesky, is a delightful read-aloud that
could very well have you giggling all the way to the pound to adopt a cat of your own. Using reverse psychology, Mom
cleverly convinces Dad to allow a stray cat (or four?) to stay for a spell. But how many felines can one family feasibly find?
Reminiscent of the whimsical works by Dr. Seuss, this book's lyrical style will undoubtedly capture and engage its little
listeners; the repetitious rhyme will find them as curious as a cat to see how this tale ends. Whether you like the little fur-balls
or not, the PURRfectly eye-catching, authentic illustrations by David Parkins will endear themselves as they bring this CATchy
story to life.
Deborah Mock, Editor, Colorado Parent magazine
I just received That Cat Can't Stay [and] I loved it. My husband and I love and both grew up with cats and dogs, but
currently only have one cat. The illustrations captured the true character of cats in all their leg-rubbing, lap-cuddling,
playful glory. Their innocent but sneaky knowing faces are classic feline. Dad’s rants are fun to read and the story showed
the addictive quality of cats so well. They always seem to sneak into your heart and somehow there’s always room for one
more! It made me want to run out and expand our family!
From ForeWord Reviews
A winning tale, in verse, about a family that keeps finding cats that need a home, and a tough-talking dad whose heart wins out
every time. As the number of cats in the family keeps rising, the repetition and expansion of Dad’s rant gets funnier and
funnier, and begs for chanting in unison, louder and louder, by reader and listeners. The illustrations add to the humor while
making it clear that everyone, including Dad, has a lot of love to give and room for one more soul.
From Midwest Book Review
That Cat Can't Stay is a funny, rollicking rhyming tale of a man who is losing his battle with his wife and family to stop
adopting adorable stray cats who clearly love him and are happy and comfortable staying in his home. His clever wife
manages to agree completely with his every objection to each new cat and by the time she has finished agreeing, he has
somehow allowed the cat to move in and make himself at home! The finale is cute and hides a good surprise. That Cat Can't
Stay will become a favorite of any family that includes cat lovers, cat haters, dog lovers, and 4-8-year old kids.
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