Square Cat by Elizabeth Schoonmaker

Schoonmaker, Elizabeth. Square Cat, 32 pgs. Aladdin, 2011. $14.99. Language-G; Violence-G; Sexual Content-G. Inside cover: “Eula is a square cat living in a round world. Try as she might, Eula just doesn’t fit in. But what if her uniqueness is what makes her truly special?” This is a tender book about trying to fit in, self esteem, and the power of friendship. There are many applications to the classroom: shapes, self awareness, friendship, love, etc. EL (K-3), EL. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: SL