Maya and the Lost Cat by Caroline Magerl
Published by Candlewick Press on May 7th 2019
ISBN: 1536204234
Pages: 40
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The story  of a small girl on a mission. During a rain storm, Maya spots a cat on the roof of a   neighboring building.  Sensing it may be lost or homeless, she tries to lure it in with all manner of tricks. Finally, a bowlful of fish brings the cat to the doorway but not inside. Deciding it must live in a one of the nearby houses, she places a can of fish in her pocket and sets out to find cat’s home. No home to be found. Not one to give up, she widens her search area. the reader will have to continue to see if   she succeeds in finding cat’s humans and then how will she say goodbye. The text is simple and sparse, leaving lots of room for delightful, whimsical watercolor illustrations that are fluid like and  full of expression . Readers will respond to the spirit and “never give up ” attitude of Maya.

Reviewed by Kathy George, Gray Public Library, Gray