Capitol Cat & Watch Dog Unite Lady Freedoms

by Janice Law

Book Overview

When the night magic transforms statues inside the U.S. Capitol into the famous historical personalities they were in life, Capitol Cat & Watch Dog recruit them as a secret Nighttime Congress to lobby... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1733942106
• ISBN13: 9781733942102
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Judgejanicelaw
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 7

Customer Reviews

Fun and fantasy in D.C.

Like the movie, "A Night at the Museum," where the exhibits and creatures come alive at night, this clever and delightful paperback is a fantasy of the imaginary romp of the statuary in the corridors and storage rooms of the Capitol. In the wee hours of the morning a perky feline, Capitol Cat, presides over the imaginary House of Representatives, and a serious mutt, Watchdog, reigns over the Senate. Dog, cat, and imaginary living and breathing statuary in the dead of night unite on a common project of bringing a plaster statue of a symbolic Lady of Freedom to a prominent position in the Capitol corridors beneath a skylight so she can see her twin sister, a bronze Lady Freedom that is on top of the Capitol. Other statues of famous people from humorist Will Rogers to President Dwight Eisenhower contributed by the states also come alive at night. Author Law hopes that mention of some of the Capitol jargon--gavel, committees, joint session, etc.--will prove to have educational value for the reader. The book seems targeted for the eight-year-old, with a vocabulary for a 12-year-old. Law selects some words from the text for the student to look up. Full-page drawings throughout the book by Jason Eckhardt are first class. Comment by Hiley Ward--former editor of "Kidbits," "Sunday Pix,"s and "Bible Adventures for Juniors"

A Grandfather's Reading Delight

Janice Law's delightful book "CAPITOL CAT & WATCH DOG Unite Lady Freedoms", provides a wonderful opportunity for a parent , grandparent or teacher to read to a child. It is not only entertaining but will provide valuable information about many key aspects of civics and our American government and some of our important elected leaders. I look forward to reading this fine book to my grandchildren. In fact, I really enjoyed it myself. The excellent illustrations by Jason Eckhardt blended with and helped enliven Janice Law's clear and creative narrative. I wish I had had this book in my gradeschool library many years ago. Peter Olsson M.D.

Learning about government was never so entertaining

History leaps to life in this delightful book about a cat and his pals who manage to involve the branches of the U.S. government in the cause of helping two twin Lady Liberty statues reunite. Janice Law's clever, playful tale of statues inside the Capitol coming to life will make your child giggle while he or she learns a lot about our nation's governing structure, as well as the value of friendship and helpfulness.

What a lovable and enchanting book!!!

"...delightfully innovative format..., cleverly conceived book..., beautifully detailed illustrations..." says the Galveston Daily News (July 20, 2008) about Janice Law's captivating foray into historical fiction for children (and adults) set in Washington, D.C. When the night magic transforms statutes inside the U.S. Capitol into the famous personalities they were in life, Capitol Cat and her lovable partner Watch Dog recruit them as a secret Nighttime Congress to lobby for the reunion of the two Lady Freedom statutes -- American symbols who have been separated for more than 145 years. Capitol Cat & Watch Dog entertains children and adults about our Capitol's history, while illustrating the joys of friendship and cooperation to achieve a positive contemporary goal. Law's lively romp includes poetry, magic and silly rhymes. You will love this enchanting book. Oh, yes, don't forget to let your children read it!!!