KEITH AMONG THE PIGEONS: ACTIVITY KIT

Best Users: Librarians, Educators, Early Childhood Educators, Home Learners
Best Audience: Children Grades 00-03
 

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ABOUT THE ACTIVITY KIT

UK picture book creator Katie Brosnan is the creator of Keith, a cat unlike other cats, a cat trying to be…a pigeon. Keith’s story lets readers know that they do not need to be anything else or anyone else than…who they already are. Brosnan’s activity to make a cat and pigeon mask reinforces that we are many things all at the same time—both cat AND pigeon. Brosnan’s wee Protest Sign activity shows readers that while they are trying find the place they belong, they can also help others belong.

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Note: 99% of what you find on this site is created by Curious City. This sweet kit, though, was created by author/illustrator Katie Brosnan.

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Keith Among the Pigeons
By Katie Brosnan
Published by Child’s Play-International
Paperback ISBN-13: 9781786283436
Hardcover ISBN-13: 9781786283443
Age Range: 4 – 7 Years

Keith feels different to the other cats, who don’t like to wash in bird baths or nap in the branches of trees. He begins to wonder if he actually is a cat. He’s always felt more comfortable when surrounded by pigeons, and he envies their way of life. But when he tries to join them, the birds see him as a cat and keep their distance. Is he a cat or a pigeon? Will he manage to find a way to be himself?

“A quirky critter finds birds of a feather…Brosnan’s luminous illustrations are lively and endearing, with a printlike look, keeping the story well-paced by alternating between spot illustrations and spreads. A fresh take on a well-worn subject, this British import deserves a soft spot in the heart of anyone feeling out of place, be it for their identity or due to a particular fondness for rock doves. A sweet story of self-actualization about a kind being who defies cat-egorization.”
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

THE GIVEAWAY

25 individual copies of Keith Among the Pigeons were given away to teachers, librarians, or literacy folks. Our thanks to Child’s Play for the generous donation!

The Winners
Due to Covid-19, we are shipping to librarian and educator homes rather than institutions. So, congratulations to winners in:

Mobile AL
Ft. Rucker AL
Santa Ana CA
San Jose CA
Astor FL
Tavares FL
Mt. Olive Il
Hammond IN
Baton Rouge LA
Topsfield MA
Windham ME
Center Line MI
Graceville MN
Seward NE
Walpole NH
Summit NJ
Socorro NM
Astoria NY
Silver Creek NY
North Canton OH
Martins Ferry OH
Bend OR
Corvallis OR
Amarillo TX
Helotes TX