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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2009
Gr 1-3 In this fanciful tale, Mr. and Mrs. Portly are delighted when they find a small, orange-striped kitten in the cushions of their sofa and raise her as their longed-for child. As Minifred grows older, they dress her in clothes and feed her from a spoon. When it comes time to go to school, Minifred is pleased; she learns the alphabet and enjoys finger painting, but thinks that the rules are not for her. One day, after leading a chase around the building, s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
The childless Portlys find a kitten under their sofa. They dress, feed, and spoil her, then send her to school, where her ac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




