Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat

By Stephen Michael King

Book Overview

Milli is a person who can take a nothing . . . and turn it into a Something. But in her plain old town full of bustling people, all Milli does is make plain, ordinary shoes. Until a pair of wandering minstrels come to town?Jack and the Dancing Cat. They teach Milli how to dance'the two-step, the three-step, and the tricky twisting backward sliding four-step'which makes her feel brave and free. Brave enough to create many wonderful Somethings: musical instruments with sounds never heard before, purple satin slippers with bells, and more. And Milli never again makes a plain, ordinary anything. From the creator of Emily Loves to Bouncecomes a playful, inspired book about the need each of us feels to be ourselves.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399242406
• ISBN13: 9780399242403
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.7" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Such a lovely book

I absolutely adore this book, and the simple honest beauty of its characters. The illustrations are lovely, and the story is just gorgeous. Its a must have for parents of children whose bedrooms (and living rooms) are piled high with amazing creations that no-one can bear to throw out, but occasionally must for the sake of still being able to get through the room!

Great book for Ages 4-8

We found this book at the library and kept checking it out over and over again. My daughter loves it and the message in the book is a good one.

Man, this guy can draw...and write!

Stephen Michael King is an amazing illustrator. I first noticed his work in the outstanding book titled, Where Does Thursday Go? As a picture book writer, just looking at his illustrations inspires me to write stories. If God blesses me, Stephen Michael King will one day illustrate a story or two of mine. :) Definitley buy this book, the illustrations alone are worth the price. Brian Humek Irving, TX

A story to inspire individuality, beautifully illustrated

This is a very sweet book, with bright, beautiful illustrations. Milli is a talented artist, but is afraid to show her creativity and flair to her rather plain neighbors. When she meets two wandering minstrels, they encourage her to reveal her talents. My 2 year old son enjoys the pictures, and the idea of friends dancing together for the fun of it. A great addition to your child's collection, and a great read at any age. DH