Millions of cats
by Wanda Gág
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 580L (~2nd–3rd grade) · 32 pages · 1982
Why we'd hand it over
A 1928 Newbery winner that still works—rhythmic, absurd repetition makes millions of cats feel real to kids, and the solution is earned and satisfying.
What parents said
The Creepy Crayon and Interupting Chicken were very popular with a modern audience.