Violet Comes To Stay [Hardcover]

Jan Karon (Author), Arnold E (Illustrator)

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Hardcover: 36 pages
Publisher: Viking Children's Books; 1 edition (Oct 24 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0670060739
ISBN-13: 978-0670060733
Product Dimensions: 28.7 x 23.8 x 0.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 386 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #85,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #69 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Pets > Fiction
- #82 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Children's & Teens > Ages 4-8
- #100 in Books > Children's Books > Baby-3 > Picture Books

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Kindergarten-Grade 2–An offshoot of Karon's adult Mitford Years series, this story is written by Cecka in the voice of Cynthia Coppersmith, a character in the series who writes stories about her cat. Violet is the last kitten of the litter, and her mother instructs her (as she has all her babies) to remember the mouse-catching rules: Prowl silently. Plan your leap carefully. And pounce boldly. When Violet is adopted by a plant nursery owner and then by a bakery chef, she fails each time to remember the rules, causing havoc and resulting in a return to her mother. But the third time, the little white kitten happily discovers what God has planned for her. McCully's attractive, clear watercolor illustrations lend just the right small-town atmosphere to the story. A slight but sweet tale in a lovely package.–Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
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The jacket reads "Jan Karon, the author of the beloved Mitford series, presents Cynthia Coppersmith's Violet Comes to Stay, story by Melanie Cecka." Parsing that out for the uninitiated, Karon writes a popular, well-reviewed Christian fiction series for adults that takes place in Mitford, North Carolina. One of the main characters is Cynthia Coppersmith, who marries Father Tim Kavanaugh and (more to the point) writes children's books about her cat, Violet. This picture book features Violet as a kitten living with her mother and trying to become a good mouser like her brother and sister. Tried and rejected by two merchants needing cats to keep the mice at bay, Violet finds a home at Alice's bookstore. When she catches a mouse but can't bear to kill it, Alice praises her, saying "they're God's creatures, too." The ink-and-watercolor illustrations create visually appealing settings and characters for the well-constructed story. The book is bound to please tenderhearted children and Karon's many adult fans, who will want to introduce Violet to the young people in their lives. Carolyn Phelan
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Amazon.com: 4.4 out of 5 stars (23 customer reviews)

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Mitford Gem!, Oct 21 2006

By A Face From the Past - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Violet Comes To Stay (Hardcover)

And so Mitford continues to bless us, this time with fantasy becoming reality, as the first of Cynthia Coppersmith's books comes to life. This tender tale of Violet's earliest days may be aimed at the little tykes, but the message that "God has a plan for each of us," which is intoned by way of the subtle repetition throughout the story, is meant for all ages. If anything, Cecka and McCully have exceeded everything I had envisioned whilst wiling away pleasant hours in Cynthia Coppersmith's mythical studio, and one could truly believe this book came from her pen and brush, were not these two talented ladies' names on the cover. Bravo for all involved in the production of what is now one of my very favorite children's books! It is my sincere hope that we will be blessed with many more from this series.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Cat for All People, Mar 13 2007

By rodboomboom - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Violet Comes To Stay (Hardcover)

The feline Violet of the Mitford series comes to life in this wonderful children's book. It's illustrations are so wonderful. Maybe others of my generation will rejoice in the fond memories which the water colors then highlighted with pin and ink provide from elementary school reading books.

The story is gripping one of a cat that is not so into being like the rest of his siblings, not into mice catching. But God has a special place planned out.

Well done story with great applications for the young reader to be exposed to. Could become classic? For you and your children, if not all of God's kids! Enjoy!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Violet Comes To Stay, Jan 9 2007

By Mary Woffenden - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Violet Comes To Stay (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for my grand-daughter, and we both found it delightful. My grand-daughter loves kittens, and Violet is very entertaining.
The artwork is outstanding and we enjoyed that as much as the story.

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