Can't Catch Me!

Reviewed by: Amy McInerney - Falmouth Elementary School, Falmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 13, 2018

Review

Can't Catch Me is the fable of a mouse named Jake who outruns different animals who want to eat him. First, he outruns Old Tom, a cat, then the fox, the wolf, and the bear. Ultimately, Jake becomes too boastful and is outsmarted by the clever Old Tom. The book ends with a satiated Old Tom stating how delicious Jake is. This book's repetitive phrases invite youngsters to chime in, and the moral of the story will invite discussion. Young readers will enjoy the simple story line, yet adult readers may find it odd that the mouse is described as "yummy" and "juicy." This book is an additional purchase for fable sections.

Overall Book Score: good