Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed, by Leslea Newman
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Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed, by Leslea Newman
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A 2016 Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Award WinnerA kitten’s stroll down a keyboard leads to a celebrated one-minute composition in this charming portrait of a remarkable true friendship.Moshe Cotel was a composer who lived in a noisy building on a noisy street in a noisy city. But Moshe didn’t mind. Everything he heard was music to his ears. One day, while out for a walk, he heard a small, sad sound that he’d never heard before. It was a tiny kitten! "Come on, little Ketzel," Moshe said, "I will take you home and we will make beautiful music together." And they did—in a most surprising way. Inspired by a true story, Lesléa Newman and Amy June Bates craft an engaging tale of a creative man and the beloved cat who brings unexpected sweet notes his way.
Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed, by Leslea Newman - Amazon Sales Rank: #172451 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-06
- Released on: 2015-10-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.55" h x .30" w x 11.02" l, 1.00 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 40 pages
Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed, by Leslea Newman From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2—Musicians and cat lovers alike will enjoy this charming picture book based on a true story. Moshe Cotel, a young composer, lives alone in a busy, noisy city, but "Everything he heard was music to his ears." One day he discovers Ketzel, a tiny, black-and-white kitten, on the street. He holds her tenderly to his chest and declares, "I will take you home, and we will make beautiful music together," prophetic words, to say the least. When Moshe receives a letter from the Paris New Music Review about a contest to write a composition of 60 seconds or less, try as he might, he is at a loss. Then, Ketzel creeps across the keyboard, inadvertently accomplishing what the composer could not. "Moshe grabbed a pencil and jotted down exactly what he'd heard…. 'Your composition has a clear beginning, middle, and end, is full of heart, and takes exactly 21 seconds to play. Ketzel, you're a genius!'" The feline's "Piece for Piano: Four Paws" wins an honorable mention, and its furry composer actually attends a performance. The watercolor, gouache, and pencil illustrations depict a busy city, a sympathetic bearded musician, and a simply adorable protagonist. VERDICT A delightful read.—Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public Schools
Review Based on a true incident, this delightfully told story is unlikely and adorable in equal parts. Bates’ watercolor, gouache, and pencil illustrations feature an un-anthropomorphic kitty whose inquisitive and quizzical nature will be familiar to all cat owners. The author’s note offers all the answers readers will want. An absolute charmer!—Booklist (starred review)Newman’s great affection for her subject is evident, yet she never crosses into cutesiness or sentimentality; her reportorial tone is a perfect match for her down-to-earth, generous hero. Bates, working in hues of parchment and gold, produces some wonderfully warm vignettes, pushing the graceful realism of her watercolor, gouache, and pencil drawings just enough to add a glint of magic to a story that’s already one of a kind.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)This adorable account is as warm and fuzzy as Ketzel herself and all the sweeter because it's based on fact. The watercolor, gouache, and pencil illustrations suit the text perfectly, delightfully capturing Ketzel's furriness, the story's charming, lively energy, and Moshe and the "composer's" loving friendship. Truly, the cat's meow.—Kirkus ReviewsMusicians and cat lovers alike will enjoy this charming picture book based on a true story...A delightful read.—School Library JournalCharming.—The Wall Street JournalA gifted writer and illustrator join forces to craft a charming picture book based on the true story of composer Moshe Cotel and the cat who became famous for her piano composition...—The Buffalo NewsThis charming vignette is based on a true story, which encourages readers to suspend disbelief to enjoy a quirky plot and wonderful illustrations...Recommended for the picture book crowd and cat lovers of all ages.—Jewish Book World (starred review)
About the Author Lesléa Newman is the author of more than sixty books for readers of all ages, including The Best Cat in the World, illustrated by Ronald Himler, and Hachiko Waits, illustrated by Machiyo Kodaira, and October Mourning, a Stonewall Honor Book. She lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts.Amy June Bates has illustrated more than forty books for children, including Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan and The Dog Who Belonged to No One by Amy Hest. Her work has been honored by the Society of Illustrators. She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Purrfectly charming By Angie Boyter When composer Moshe Cotel adopts a stray kitten he finds on the street, he says, “Come, little Ketzel…we will make beautiful music together”, but little does he dream his prediction will come true and that Ketzel’s creeping across Moshe’s keyboard will become a musical composition that will win a special mention in an international competition.The book description lists this as Pre-school to Grade 2, but I can’t imagine readers of any ago who wouldn’t be charmed, especially when they learn that it is a true story. Every page, with its illustrations of tousle-haired Moshe and big-eared little black-and-white Ketzel, brought a new smile to my face.There is only one aspect of the book that was slightly disappointing. Ketzel was from Baltimore, my home town and a city with many distinguishing features, like our marble steps on our rowhouses. The city illustrations could have been any large metropolis; the authors missed an opportunity to make this book even better than it is by adding a sense of place.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful book! By Marci Kladnik A delightful tale in so many ways, the illustrations are wonderful, and I love the fact that it is based on a true story. This book is sure to become a favorite for storytime, both for the readers and the listeners. A must buy for that special child on your shopping list. I have no doubts it will win many awards!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An unlikely friendship results in sweet music! By reading intelligently "Ah, Ketzel, I see that music stirs your soul" he said. "And that is a wonderful thing."In this charming picture book for children, a young and passionate composer and piano player meets a lonely but lively street kitten- and together they are able to do something inspirational! Ketzel is a Yiddish word that means "kitten". The cutest thing about this story is that it was a true story. Ketzel was a real kitten who composed!The story is easy to read for young readers, and great for a read-aloud book in the classroom or to read as a family. The day I received the book, my younger siblings already requested to have it read as a bedtime story. They quite enjoyed it.The illustrations are delightful, by one of my favorite illustrators Amy June Bates. While reading the book, the mood of the illustrations and the characters reminded me a little of the animation 101 Dalmatians that I used to watch when I was a young child. The story is dynamic and takes readers through the ups and downs of the life of Ketzel and his owner, and builds up to the final conclusion, a triumphant happy ending! Yet I appreciated that the book kept a realistic tone and showed that sometimes even when you work hard, things don't turn out the way you want them at first, and you may have disappointments in the process. In addition, although Ketzel and his owner were successful in the end, it was not a Hollywood type of triumph where they strike it rich. They continue their life as usual but always have the joy of looking back on their success!Pros: This is a great story for children and families who are musicians and have a passion for music, as well as for those who love animals. It is a fairly new release and it would make a lovely gift.Cons: I wish the author would have mentioned in the book that Ketzel means kitten, although I suppose it is quite obvious, though it would have been a nice learning opportunity for children, and it is not mentioned anywhere in the book. I'm glad there was an author's note at the end of the book to explain details behind the story and what happened to Ketzel and the composer afterward (hint: the composer became a Rabbi) so as a parent you may not want to read to children that rabbi's believe in some kind of meditation/concentration. So you can skip that part or the author's note altogether.Overall, a lovely enjoyable book!This book was kindly given to me to provide an honest review
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