mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
Caldecott Honor story book. Cute and definitely a real story and considering its age, better than expected in both the art and the writing. And yet a cheese tasting mouse in Paris really don't do much for me. It's not something I'd want to read over and over again. But in the right household encountering this at the exact right time, I can imagine this being a favorite. 3.5 of 5.
lagobond's review against another edition
2.0
Well this was a disappointment. Where [b:Anatole|802348|Anatole (Anatole, #1)|Eve Titus|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1425040625l/802348._SX50_.jpg|2291926] was lighthearted, sweet, and unique -- Anatole and the Cat felt negative, chaotic, clichéd, and half-heartedly cobbled together. It's hectic, oddly boring, predictable, and overly wordy. The French words feel like afterthoughts, rather than an integral part of the story, as they were in the first book. This would be one star from me, if it weren't for the funny cheese improvement suggestions Anatole left for the workers.
snazel's review against another edition
5.0
This was published in the 50s, and it's really interesting to see how the styles of picture books have changed. A La [a:Dr suess|13456897|Dr suess|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] or [b:The Story of Ferdinand|773951|The Story of Ferdinand|Munro Leaf|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348133512s/773951.jpg|484402], there are WAY more words per page, and smaller pictures. But like those books, this is also a delightful story that I think is still totally readable. It would be excellent to read aloud.
calistareads's review against another edition
4.0
The French mouse is back in a new story. And, it won an award for this sequel, which is impressive getting the Caldecott Honor this time. This is something about a mouse or rat in Paris I guess. It makes for good storytelling.
Anatole and Gaston are in the cheese factory when they hear a cat upstairs. It impairs their work no doubt and they give bad suggestions being nervous and they leave early. Anatole loves his job so he decides to figure out a way to put a bell around the cats neck so that he can keep working. We also see he can type and he and Monsieur Duval send letters back and forth.
The artwork is the same style as the first with only the red white and blue colors. Seeing the children piled on a bike is also very cute.
The children thought Anatole was very brave and they got so nervous with the cat around for the safety of the mice. They know the character now and they enjoyed this story again. So they both gave this 4 stars.
Anatole and Gaston are in the cheese factory when they hear a cat upstairs. It impairs their work no doubt and they give bad suggestions being nervous and they leave early. Anatole loves his job so he decides to figure out a way to put a bell around the cats neck so that he can keep working. We also see he can type and he and Monsieur Duval send letters back and forth.
The artwork is the same style as the first with only the red white and blue colors. Seeing the children piled on a bike is also very cute.
The children thought Anatole was very brave and they got so nervous with the cat around for the safety of the mice. They know the character now and they enjoyed this story again. So they both gave this 4 stars.
booksaremagic's review
4.0
Charming. This Caldecott Honor book, published in the '50s, captivated my kids even with its comparatively lengthy text for a picture book and its "Frenchisms." Anatole has just about the best job in the world: professional cheese taster in a world-renowned cheese factory. The only drawback - for my oldest - was that he wanted something "more pro-cat." This book is definitely pro-mouse.
olivebranchlibrary's review
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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