Glamourpuss

Reviewed by: Sally Holt - Raymond Village Library, Raymond, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 10, 2015

Review

Glamourpuss is a long haired white cat and looks just as her name. She is very proud of herself. In fact when she meows, what comes out is "ME" without the "OW." She is adored by her owners, Mr. and Mrs. HighHorsen and is always the center of attention, until Bluebelle, a cute chihuahua, who is the queen of dress up and tricks, comes to visit with her owner, Mrs. Highhorsen's sister, Eugenia.

Bluebelle is "first-rate" and "adorable." Glamourpuss becomes discouraged and suddenly her "ME" becomes "me." Glamourpuss is no longer the center of attention.

Bluebelle, suddenly, destroys all of her outfits and GP observes her preening and copying her mannerisms. GP realizes that the Bluebelle that appears is not who Bluebelle is and suddenly they become fast friends. Eugenia is not happy at first to see the changes in BB but observes that she is happier being friends with Glamourpuss and being the pooch she really and truly is.

"When it comes to being glamorous, less is sometimes more, but when it comes to having friends, you can never have too many."

The ink, watercolor and pastel illustrations are done in a collage format and are eye-catching and fluid. The text has a charming and romantic flair.

This book would appeal to children when touching on friendship and encouraging them to be who they are.

Overall Book Score: very good