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Gr 1-4 Mimi, an artistic alley cat living in early-20th-century Zurich, hopes to be taken in by an artistic human. When she sees an absurd performance by "Mr. Dada," she knows she has found her match. However, Mimi must try many Dadaist approaches (sound poems, ready-made art displays, and randomly generated poetry) before the man recognizes her as a kindred spirit. Told in Mimi's voice, this playful story declares that "art can be anything." A dapper cockroach couple provide commentary and explanations, and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Mimi, a stray cat, intends to make her home with Mr. Dada, an artist who believes "Art...is anything!" But he isn't convinced ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Introducing the reader to Dada through Mimi’s eyes is a kid-friendly approach to a sophisticated concept. The author’s note adds to understanding, by giving examples of Dada performances and artwork. The energy,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More