Cyril and Pat

Author: Emily Gravett

Illustrator:  Emily Gravett

Theme:  Animals (Wild)

Illustration Score:  5/5

Illustration Comments: The illustrations are lovely, and go along really well with the content.

Does it rhyme?: Yes 

Words per page:  

How much I enjoyed reading it: 5/5

How much my child enjoyed reading it: 4/5

Is it actually for children or adults?:  Both!

Overall Score: 5/5

Review: A lonely squirrel named Cyril befriends Pat, another squirrel…or is he? They have a wonderful time playing in the park - teasing pigeons and a dog. Until it turns out that Pat is actually a RAT! Now alone, Cyril gets into a sticky situation with the dog, only to be rescued by Pat and his friends, and they play together in the park forevermore. This story is such a creative way of teaching children to like whom they like! This book is very funny and sweet (it's also an excellent tool for introducing the concept of dramatic irony to toddlers... if you're into that sort of thing). And, really, are rats and squirrels all that different? Overall, it is Outstanding.