Cover of The cats in the doll shop

The cats in the doll shop

by Yona Zeldis McDonough

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Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Anna finds a surprise when a pregnant cat shows up behind her family's doll shop, sparking her excitement. When her cousin arrives from Russia, Anna hopes for friendship but faces some chilly moments until their shared love of dolls and cats brings them closer together. Together, they discover that sometimes bonds grow in unexpected ways.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipDollsCatsCultural Connection

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Details

ISBN
9780670012794
Pages
140
Publisher
Viking Childrens Books
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
23,496
Lexile
690L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

DollsHistoryCatsJewsCousinsImmigrantsFictionJuvenile fiction

Places

United StatesNew York (State)New York (N.Y.)New York