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Virginia Kay White
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Little Honker's Patriotic Paws
Children's Books
Author Insight
From Shakespeare to Shakes-purr
Shakespeare thought his words words should be heard and brought to life by actors. Regardless of the age group, reading out loud to an audience brings the words to life. My high school kids asked to sit in a circle to listen when I read to them. Listening to the words while reading them creates a new understanding. In each book I try to present something new for kids. I hope adults will read the book with a child and discuss some of the unfamiliar information. After reading this book, Margie Smith said, "This book is not only an interesting read, it is also an educational one as well. Using words like myopic for Weezie the skunk who has blurred vision if things are too far away and polydactyl for Jack the six-toed cat, enhances learning in a fun way. It would enlighten the learning or a child reading it alone or provide a great conversation for an adult and child to have while reading it together.
Book Excerpt
Little Honker's Patriotic Paws
Then Big Guy walked over and took a good look at Jack. “So, what’s the story with your paws? Seems like you have a few too many toes.”
“I’m what they call a polydactyl cat,” said Jack. “There are lots of us in Key West where I came from. They were considered lucky by sailors. My extra toes give me better balance.”
Kris and Kari looked at each other and smiled. “He’s a Hemingway cat!” said Kari.
“I remember Ernest Hemingway had over 50 polydactyl cats and there are still some living in his museum,” Kris said.
“I remember President Theodore Roosevelt had one called Slippers! You are a little bit famous, Jack,” said Kari.
“Well, I don’t know about that. I just got used to the extra toes. They seem to work out well for me when I play the bongos,” he said.
“You can play the bongos?” asked Big Guy. “That is super cool. Honker, I think he should join the percussion section of the Tails. What do you think?”
Meow cheers, high paws, and honks came from all over the room.
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