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Posy Hardcover – Picture Book, December 23, 2008

by Linda Newbery (Author), Catherine Rayner (Illustrator)
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Here comes Posy - the most adorable and lovable kitten you'll ever meet!
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    2 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  5. Dimensions
    10.75 x 0.4 x 9.75 inches
  6. Publisher
    Atheneum Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    December 23, 2008
  8. ISBN-10
    1416971122
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1416971122
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Starred Review. PreSchool-K—Posy is a "…whiskers wiper,/crayon swiper./Playful wrangler,/knitting tangler." Rendered in watercolor pencil crayons, acrylic, and India inks, she sometimes dominates the broad cream-colored spreads or divides a page into several vignettes with her actions. Color is used sparingly, allowing readers to focus on the striped and spotted feline. While grown-ups, particularly cat lovers, will be charmed by the stylized art, children will notice in the kitten's daily activities much of what interests them, too-chasing spiders, puzzling over mirrors, inspecting socks hanging from a clothesline, and cuddling with Mom at the end of the day. This book is well suited for sharing one-on-one, allowing youngsters to study the pictures up close and giving adults the chance to emphasize the playfulness of the text.—Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MA
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Cat owners will see their own pets in Posy. Brown-, black-, and gold striped Posy is described in delightfully rhymed couplets. She is a “whiskers wiper / crayon swiper.” A “sandwich checker / board-game wrecker.” All the descriptions of Posy invite funny depictions of the goings-on, but Rayner keeps the art, rendered in watercolor pencil-crayons, acrylics, and ink, as minimalist as the text, with the focus always on Posy as she romps across creamy vanilla-colored pages. That doesn’t mean opportunities for fun are lost. Posy the “leaf collector” treads under a tree where the fallen leaves caught in her fur give her quite a different appearance, and the kitty fills a two-page spread where she is clearly a “playful wrangler / knitting tangler,” enmeshed in pink yarn. A fine choice for children who are just tuning in to the playfulness of words, this is also an intriguing choice for new readers, who will stretch their skills to spend more time with Posy. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene Cooper

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum Books for Young Readers; First Edition (1st printing) (December 23, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416971122
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416971122
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.07 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.75 x 0.4 x 9.75 inches
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Terri C.
5.0 out of 5 stars I love the illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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Such a cute book, my little grandson loved it
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Sharpie
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful watercolors and spot-on kitten cuteness
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2010
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My daughter and I have loved this book since we first read it over a year ago (she's five now). The watercolors/ink drawings are really eye catching and I find them beautiful. The adventures of Posy the kitten are adorable and this book captures what cuteness and mischief abounds around little kittens with very little text. One of our favorite sets of pages is "Sock inspector...board game wrecker!" We have cats whose personalities mirror Posy's and we enjoy this book very much--gets giggles every time!
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C. Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Perfect Posy
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013
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I carried a picture of Posy in my wallet for ages until I bought a copy of the book on Amamzon. I would like another just so I could cut out the pix of Posy who may be the almost cutest kitten ever drawn (well - the cutest). The prose is wonderful - but it's Posy who will win your heart. I bought her for myself - not a child.
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Kay M
3.0 out of 5 stars Gift for someone else
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2014
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I didn't buy this for myself, but I assume the person that received it liked it, so here's a neutral rating. It's a children's book, so, come on.
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Patty Marsh
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2018
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wonderful story, delightful illustrations!
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Llamasr4me
2.0 out of 5 stars Not very impressed
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2008
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I was excited to get this book, until I received it. The cover of the book is very cute. The story (or lack of one) is not cute. This may have made a cute boardbook for a baby, if there were brighter pictures. My daughter, age 6 and loves books, thought it was boring. The captions for the pictures were just adjectives describing what Posy does during the day, no story line at all. I dont recommend the book.
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Janette
5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready to fall in love with Posy
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
We stumbled upon this book at the library and it's a major hit with my 4 yo and 6.5 yo. Like other reviewers said it's more of a long, lyrical poem, but the language is great as well as the "storyline". You follow Posy through her day to day activities and get to know her personality. It's super cute and even I love it. The illustrations are absolutely adorable, I would love to be able to buy a print of Posy for my 4 yo.
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Karen Joan
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2009
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My three year old daughter loves books and cats, so POSY was a perfect choice for her. She loved reading about Posy, acting out Posy's antics, and pointing out details in the illustrations. POSY, written by Linda Newbery and illustrated by Catherine Rayner, is a charming, endearing, frolicking look at the typical day of a small, curious, energetic kitten. (Which just happens to be the same description of a young girl that I know!)

POSY is not a story, per se. It is more of a long, rhyming poem with lovely illustrations. The rhythm and rhyme of the poem are pleasing to young children's ears, and my child was drawn to the vocabulary and the language. In several places, she giggled with obvious glee, delighting in both the words and the pictures. The illustrations are very attractive. I would guess that they are mostly watercolor with ink pen for definition. They are very cute, and have enough detail to see the action that is described. My one criticism would be that they are too muted. The color pallet should be brighter and more vivid for young children. However, the energy and sense of playfulness of this adorable kitten come shining through.

The pace is nice for a bedtime book - POSY starts out very active, running around, getting into mischief. But by the end of the book, it is time for cuddles, snuggles, and sleeping. Just right.

My little one asks for this new book several times a week. I RECOMMEND this book for small ones through preschool age and beginning readers (particularly those with larger vocabularies). If your child likes animals, especially cats and kittens, POSY will be a good choice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Entrañable
Reviewed in Spain on November 23, 2018
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Un amor de libro, e increíblemente barato!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2016
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Perfect, 4year old loves it ! Thanks
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2015
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Beautiful pictures
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2020
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Beautiful book to look at and to read. The illustrations are gorgeous and I love the verse. Any young child would love to have this read to them and they’ll enjoy looking at the pictures on their own too.
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Bess_Wheat
3.0 out of 5 stars Expressive but quick to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2020
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I got this for my kitten obsessed 6 year old and thought she'd be smitten. But after flicking through it once, it ended up in the bottom of her cupboard.
I'd recommend it as a book for younger children who will probably enjoy the rhyming words, but it isn't really accessible for learner readers.
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