Title: Marshmallow
Author: Clare Turley Newberry
Illustrator: Clare Turley Newberry
Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books
Year: 1942
Awards/Accolades: Caldecott Honor
Summary:
Oliver that cat lives a relaxing life in Miss Tilly’s apartment in Manhattan, until the day she brings home a fluffy baby bunny named Marshmallow. Oliver is uncertain about this quiet, small creature, while Miss Tilly praises Marshmallow’s peacefulness with a poem. As Marshmallow grows, he starts to create havoc, leading Miss Tillly to pen another poem about troublesome rabbits. Oliver still isn’t sure about the bunny until one day they finally learn to appreciate each other. Illustrated with soft charcoal sketches, highlighted with hints of coral for noses and ears.
Use in Classroom/Library:
Read aloud; Has anyone ever had a pet bunny? Does anyone have a pet that causes trouble in their home? Does anyone have two pets that don’t get along?
Curriculum Connection:
Art: example of charcoal/pastel sketch
Writing: write a poem like Miss Tilly’s praising your pet or explaining why you’d like a certain pet.
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