I love cats Written & Illustrated by Barney Saltzberg

Saltzberg, Barney. I love cats. Cambridge, Mass.: Candlewick Press, 2005. Print. 24 pages
Age Group:	1 to 4 years
Book Format:	Picture Book
Annotation:	Cats come in all shapes, sizes, and colors! I love them all.
Personal Reaction:	Cat descriptions in basic rhyme and pictures on sturdy pages are an excellent way for the 1 to 4 age group.  The simple wording and matching pictures allow the young reader/listener to learn the rhythm of the story to assist with memorizing the words.  This reviewer can foresee young children reading this book by rote memory after several readings.  The cat characters are cute and portray real cats and kittens in everyday situations. Fun to read and will allow the adult and child to pursue the other books of this type to introduce them to other real life situations to expand the young vocabulary.
Keywords/Tags:	Cats, Rhyme, Pets, Animals
Early Literacy Skills Enhancements:	Through rhymes and illustrations the reader can associate the fondness of animals with print awareness, vocabulary, phonological awareness, and narrative skills