Only God Can Make A Kitten – Children’s Book Review
16 June, 20152 Min Read
I’m always looking for new and wholesome books for my little budding bookworm. I’m also a crazy cat lady, with a toddler who likes to point at anything fuzzy and say “meow meow”, so when I saw the title of this book by Rhonda Gowler Greene (illustrated by Laura J Bryant), I thought, WIN!!
This book has been provided for review via Zonderkidz Publishing.
About the Book
Book description from Amazon.com:
Only God Can Make A Kitten, written by award-winning author Rhonda Gowler Greene and illustrated by bestselling artist Laura J. Bryant, follows a conversation between a mother and child as the child repeatedly asks “Mama, who made . . . ?” In the end, children learn that God is responsible for everything in creation―including kittens!
My Thoughts on the Book
Written in a lyrical, rhyming format, the book is NOT actually all about kittens (the crazy cat lady in me was disappointed), but is a sweet story of a child discovering the incredible world that God has made as his mother explains “Only God can make a (fill in the blank)”. The “only God can make a kitten” line is only one of MANY such lines outlining God’s creation. I’d say the title is misleading but.. it’s a children’s book. Haha.
I thought this book was cute, whimsical and fun and contained and conveyed a simple but profound truth to children. While I rather enjoyed it, it didn’t hold my daughters attention or generate as much excitement as I’d expected, but she doesn’t dislike it at all.
My husband decided to read it to our one and a half year old the first time through, and he was disappointed that there was no dad depicted in the book.
But lack of a dad exploring the outdoors with his family aside, I think this would make a great bedtime story for my little ones, and I do intend to read it / pull it out for them from time to time!
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Ultimate verdict: This one will stay on the kids shelf and be reread in the future!
Gingi… the book sounds cute. I like the premise xox
So, I have met the guy and I like him… he’s very kind and sweet to me… I’m pretty sure he’s a keeper, we’ll see. .. he makes me laugh and smile… I do the same for him ♡
Aw, that sounds nice. My kids are always asking me who made what, and it can be confusing to kids in a world that’s partly nature and partly man-made! Or even animal-made!
Hello fellow crazy cat lady 🙂 I love the title of this book! It definitely sounds like a very sweet books for children. It’s a shame my little brother is too old for kid’s books now 🙁 I actually have to be really careful about buying him stuff that’s not “cool” at this stage haha!
hahaha, crazy cat ladies unite!! And yeah, I am actually really enjoying this age when things from the dollar store are more fascinating that multi hundred dollar toys! lol
Sounds like a great book Gingi! I’m always on the hunt to find more Christian ish books for my girls and to give as gifts. Thanks for the suggestion!!!
I am glad you liked it, because it looks super cute!
That’s interesting about the lack of a father. I wonder what the meaning behind that is… Whatever the reason, it definitely seems like a great read.
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My hubby was like, “I think she’s a single mom..” haha…
What can I say? I dislike cats. My grandson can’t be around dogs or cats due to allergies. 🙂
I’m allergic too, but I can’t resist the cuteness!!!
Such a great spiritual book.
Great book to share with children.
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Anything with kittens must be good : )
Sounds like a good little book!
I hope you are having a great week.
You too girl! <3
Sounds cute! It’s an important lesson too. Some kids would never hear it anywhere else.
Gingi… the book sounds cute. I like the premise xox
So, I have met the guy and I like him… he’s very kind and sweet to me… I’m pretty sure he’s a keeper, we’ll see. .. he makes me laugh and smile… I do the same for him ♡
Oh man, I am going to keep you in my prayers girl, I’m soooooo happy for you!! <3
Sounds like a great book!
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I might borrow this one from the library and see what the kids I nanny think of it. Thanks for the recommendation! 🙂
For sure! <3
Aw, that sounds nice. My kids are always asking me who made what, and it can be confusing to kids in a world that’s partly nature and partly man-made! Or even animal-made!
great book review! i want to read this to my boys! 🙂
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Sounds good to me and my son will love this. Thanks for sharing, Gingi. 🙂
Great review!
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Ok only the name of this book makes me want to buy it)))
Saving this for the time when I’ll have kids! Loved this post Gingi!
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Thanks Tanya! I know, the title got me too, haha…
very cute and fabulous post
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“The cat lady in me was disappointed.” Lol!
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That pretty much sums up my life right there. 😉
This children’s book sounds pretty good. Too bad there wasn’t a dad and more cute kitties!
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Hello fellow crazy cat lady 🙂 I love the title of this book! It definitely sounds like a very sweet books for children. It’s a shame my little brother is too old for kid’s books now 🙁 I actually have to be really careful about buying him stuff that’s not “cool” at this stage haha!
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hahaha, crazy cat ladies unite!! And yeah, I am actually really enjoying this age when things from the dollar store are more fascinating that multi hundred dollar toys! lol
I think young children re-act to good illustration too. If you can find a good book with story and illustrations you are on to a winner.
It is important to have variety as well I think.
All the best Jan
Sounds like a great book for children to learn about God’s creation! Thanks for the review!
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Sounds like a great book Gingi! I’m always on the hunt to find more Christian ish books for my girls and to give as gifts. Thanks for the suggestion!!!
Of course!! <3
Sounds like a wonderful children’s book! Great review too 🙂
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