"I got this book as a Christmas present from my librarian brother, who always sends me my favorite gifts (don't tell my sisters).  The Alley Cat's Meow by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by Jon Goodell, is a wonderful picture book. The story is told in rollicking rhyme with glorious illustrations to match. This is one of those children's books that may be more appreciated by adults, especially those with the heart of child and a scuffed up pair of tap shoes in her closet.  I'm keeping this book forever." --Julie Anne Peters  

Synopsis: Red is a dashing, smashing downtown tomcat. Ginger is a jazzy, snazzy uptown kitty. But after they meet at the Alley Cat's Meow--the hottest boogie-woogie juke joint around--the sparks fly as they dazzle the world with their romantic toe-tappin', quick-steppin' dancing.

With all the spirit and charm of the classic Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musicals, Kathi Appelt's vivacious text and Jon Goodell's spectacular paintings will have young readers waltzing and jitterbugging right out of their seats.

Publisher: Harcourt
US SRP: $ 16.00 US (avail. discounted from amazon.com)
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: October 2002
Ages: 3 to 7 years

Publisher Marketing: Red is a dashing, smashing downtown tomcat. Ginger is a jazzy, snazzy uptown kitty. But after they meet at the Alley Cat's Meow--the hottest boogie-woogie juke joint around--the sparks fly as they dazzle the world with their romantic toe-tappin', quick-steppin' dancing.With all the spirit and charm of the classic Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musicals, Kathi Appelt's vivacious text and Jon Goodell's spectacular paintings will have young readers waltzing and jitterbugging right out of their seats. [Top of Page]

Review Citations:

• Kirkus Review - Children 09/01/2002 pg. 1301 (ISBN 0152019804, Hardcover)
• School Library Journal 10/01/2002 pg. 98 (ISBN 0152019804, Hardcover) [Top of Page]