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A Kitten in Gooseberry Park Paperback – March 21, 2023

by Cynthia Rylant (Author), Arthur Howard (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 287 ratings
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From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Arthur Howard comes the third book in the beloved Gooseberry Park middle grade series.

Kona the Labrador and Gwendolyn the hermit crab love how much it’s been raining in Gooseberry Park. But the weather brings trouble to their home when a lost bobcat kitten is swept down from the mountain and away from his family. Murray the bat rescues the cub, but to bring him home, Kona and Murray will have to venture beyond the comfort and safety of their beloved park…and prepare themselves to say goodbye to their young new friend.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Gooseberry Park
  3. Print length
    128 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    750L
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
  8. Publisher
    Beach Lane Books
  9. Publication date
    March 21, 2023
  10. ISBN-10
    1534494510
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1534494510
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About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Arthur Howard is the illustrator of the Mr. Putter & Tabby series, Gooseberry Park series, and Motor Mouse series by Cynthia Rylant; Goatilocks and the Three Bears by Erica S. Perl; Noodle & Lou by Liz Garton Scanlon; and his own picture books including My Creepy Valentine, My Dream Dog,and When I Was Five. He lives in New York City.

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Chapter 1: Deluge 1 Deluge
Remember when we wished for rain?” Kona asked his best friend, Gwendolyn. The Labrador turned his large brown head away from the picture window and looked toward the clear bowl on Professor Albert’s coffee table.

“Indeed we did,” answered the hermit crab, her antennae bending toward the wet deluge outside.



It had been over a year since they’d lived through the drought, those many months of no rain at all that had brought hard times to Kona’s and Gwendolyn’s friends who lived nearby in Gooseberry Park. Over a year since the two had done their part to deliver water to the babies and elders of the park when the dry situation became desperate.

The drought had been long. It had been fearful. But it had broken, finally, with the long-awaited arrival of rain, and everyone in Gooseberry Park had survived. Nature had settled back into its ordinary ways: a bit of sun here, some rain there, now and then snow. There was the occasional surprise storm that kept everyone inside. But nature, for more than a year now, had been ordinary.

Until lately. Lately, nature had not been ordinary. The rain did not seem to know when to stop. Outside Professor Albert’s picture window pounded a heavy, loud drumming-drumming of water. Rain had been falling for days.

Both Kona and Gwendolyn loved rain. They loved being wet. When Professor Albert reached for his raincoat and umbrella, Kona always did a little dance at the door, for he knew they were going to the park. Rain never stopped Professor Albert. And because he was a very careful pet owner, he put a bright red doggy raincoat on Kona as well. The slick coat wrapped around the Labrador and closed snugly under the dog’s middle. Labradors love water—they are famous for plunging with all fours into lakes all over the world. Kona did not really need a coat. But it did keep him mostly dry and tidy, which made things easier on the return home. Neither Professor Albert nor Kona wished to have a wet and sloppy house.





And Gwendolyn: Well, she loved water very much because near water is the natural home of hermit crabs. Professor Albert had remembered this and had furnished her bowl with a small pool of water and a plastic palm tree. He wanted both of his pets to be happy. And they were.

Of course, Professor Albert would have been greatly surprised if someone had told him that he also had a third pet. Of sorts. A sort-of pet who pilfered his cheese puffs and borrowed his television to watch Jeopardy! This sort-of pet had his own home in a tree in Gooseberry Park, but because he was a sociable bat—yes, a bat—he spent a lot of his free time with his friends Kona and Gwendolyn on Miller Street. He had met Kona by way of Stumpy Squirrel, and now he visited frequently, telling Kona and Gwendolyn all the park news between snacks from the kitchen. Professor Albert had no idea, though he did sometimes wonder where the pretzels went.

Kona and Gwendolyn gazed together at the heavy streams of water rushing down the street, at the birdbaths overflowing, at the rain gutters gushing small waterfalls onto Professor Albert’s boxwoods below. They did not know that the professor’s sort-of pet—a bat named Murray—would soon make a bold and drippy flight to see them. And to tell them what he had found.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beach Lane Books; Reprint edition (March 21, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1534494510
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1534494510
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 750L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 287 ratings

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Cynthia Rylant is the author of numerous distinguished novels and picture books for young readers. In addition to her beginning-reader series: Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. Putter and Tabby, as well as her Cobble Street Cousins early-chapter series, she is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Missing May, the Newbery Honor Book A Fine White Dust, and two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Do you like squirrels? Do you like baby squirrels
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2016
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Do you like squirrels? Do you like baby squirrels? Do you like a really silly bat that eats egg rolls? Then you should read this book to learn about Gooseberry Park the original by Cynthia Rylant. I think Gooseberry Park is the best book because there is a bat that eats egg rolls. Also because of their names: Murray, Stumpy, Kona, Gwendolyn, and Professor Albert. Some people think My Father’s Dragon is the best book but I still think Gooseberry Park is better. Warning: There is a second book in the series called Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan. I think Gooseberry Park is the best book because there is a bat that eats egg rolls. Now that you know about Gooseberry Park go on and read it! (Written by 1st grade student Carmen)
Do you like animals that talk? Read this book to learn about Gooseberry Park. I think that you should read Gooseberry Park because Murray the bat loves egg rolls and is hilarious. Murray the bat, an Oreo lover, is just so so funny. Kona, the chocolate Labrador, brings Murray to Professor Albert’s home. Another reason it is the best book is because Stumpy has babies. Gooseberry Park is a chapter book. So you won’t get to finish the book in one day. Gooseberry Park has long chapters. There are 11 chapters. Some people think that My Father’s Dragon is better than Gooseberry Park but I still think that Gooseberry Park is better than My Father’s Dragon. I think that you should read Gooseberry Park because Murray the bat loves egg rolls and is hilarious. Now GO get a Gooseberry Park book. Just so you know there is a second book now. Read away. (Written by 1st grade student - Hayden)
Do you like animals that talk silly? Then read Gooseberry Park. I think Gooseberry Park is the best book because the animals talk. This book is about friendship and adventures. Kona tried to find Stumpy when she was lost. He tried to get the glow in the dark watch. There are many more adventures to read about in this book. Almost all the book is silly. Gooseberry Park is a chapter book. I like chapter books because you have a new adventure in each chapter. I like to think about what will happen next. I give it 2 thumbs up. Go read it. (Written by 1st grade student - Lyla)
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great read aloud book
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
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This is a great read aloud book! I read it every year to my kindergarten class but older students would most certainly enjoy it. The story is written from the perspective of the main character, a dog, and his quirky pet friends who try to help solve the mystery of the missing new squirrel mother while they all pitch in to take care of her baby squirrels. Hilarity ensues!
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Tilly
5.0 out of 5 stars Multi generations love it
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
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It’s a cute story that I have read to children Aged 3-10, and even residents of a nursing home. It always helps to do voices while you read to children. Many times the children will ask to borrow it to read on their own after I have read it aloud to them.
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Sandy Lou
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little chapter book to read out loud.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2018
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Cute story about a few of the residence of Gooseberry Park. I loved reading this chapter book each night while my grandkids were visiting.
It has a few pics, but mostly text.
All the little loose ends were tied up neatly and it has a happy ending.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020
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Adorable, well-written, engaging chapter book. Fun-filled antics of animals.
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Josephine Bowman
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid children's story
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018
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I think anything by Ms.Rylant is good. Mostly we check out from a library, but then I buy the keepers. I bought this one.
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Molly Murdoch
5.0 out of 5 stars One if my favorites
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2014
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One of my all time favorite childrens books. I give it as a gift frequently. My sons have loved it at every age they've reread it. Wholesome, moving, and funny. The friendship among the animals is lovely and the danger enough to thrill young readers without overwhelming them.
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable story that my 5 and 3 year old boys ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016
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Adorable story that my 5 and 3 year old boys thoroughly enjoyed reading. We did one or two chapters a day and it held their attention - and mine!
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akd4043
5.0 out of 5 stars Light read
Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2022
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Good for read aloud.
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Shelley R
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely little adventure story
Reviewed in Germany on June 15, 2021
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I read this aloud to my kids (ages 10 and 6). They both really enjoyed the story. The chapters are short and we read a chapter a night at bedtime.
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Lindsay Follett
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book - great for a family read aloud
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2020
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Great book. Prompt arrival. Book in perfect condition. Great story for all ages.
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BM
4.0 out of 5 stars Girls loved it
Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2024
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Read this to my 6 and 12 year old at bedtime. They enjoyed it, as did I. Didn't make anyone's list of favorites, but was a fun, enjoyable read for all.
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