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cimorene1558's review against another edition
3.0
I don't like this as much as the first one, it's pretty much a rerun of the first book, but now the cats are the dumb humans and the dogs save the day. Surely something more interesting could have happened?
rkiladitis's review against another edition
5.0
The follow-up to last year's Meet the House Kittens, this latest in the Kitten Construction Company series has Marmalade and friends facing a new construction project - building the new Mewburg Bridge! But Marmalade is afraid of water, and what do bridges cross? WATER! The kittens figure out a workaround, and they have to call subcontractors in to help with the demolition work. When the Demo Doggos show up to the site, though, Marmalade's biased feelings about dogs stand in the way of true teamwork. Everyone is going to have to learn to work together to get the bridge done!
John Patrick Green creates stories that make me happy. Hippopotamister is all about a hippo finding his purpose; the first Kitten Construction Company story was about being taken seriously; and now, A Bridge Too Fur is about overcoming fears and biases, and embracing teamwork to make one's corner of the world a better place. He tells big stories in a small space, with adorable artwork and situations that appeal to young readers while teaching them how to be a positive force in the world. That is good stuff, and that is the kind of book that flies off my shelves here at the library. Kids come for the cute animals, stay for the positive messages. There's some fun humor on the down-low that sharp-eyed readers will catch, like references to a possum street artist named "Panksy", and Marmalade knocking a mic off the podium when he goes to speak (because, that's what cats do). A "How to Draw Kittens" section teaches readers to draw some of the characters in the story.
You simply can't go wrong with a John Patrick Green graphic novel. The Kitten Construction Company is such a good series for intermediate readers; add this one to your collections.
John Patrick Green creates stories that make me happy. Hippopotamister is all about a hippo finding his purpose; the first Kitten Construction Company story was about being taken seriously; and now, A Bridge Too Fur is about overcoming fears and biases, and embracing teamwork to make one's corner of the world a better place. He tells big stories in a small space, with adorable artwork and situations that appeal to young readers while teaching them how to be a positive force in the world. That is good stuff, and that is the kind of book that flies off my shelves here at the library. Kids come for the cute animals, stay for the positive messages. There's some fun humor on the down-low that sharp-eyed readers will catch, like references to a possum street artist named "Panksy", and Marmalade knocking a mic off the podium when he goes to speak (because, that's what cats do). A "How to Draw Kittens" section teaches readers to draw some of the characters in the story.
You simply can't go wrong with a John Patrick Green graphic novel. The Kitten Construction Company is such a good series for intermediate readers; add this one to your collections.
librariandest's review against another edition
4.0
I'm putting this on my early chapter book shelf despite it not having chapters. Longer than a picture book, but not quite a novel, this is purrfect (sorry) for ages 6 to 8. I read it aloud to my 6yo in one sitting and we had a good discussion based on the plot: the kittens didn't like being discriminated against -- so why was Marmalade discriminating against the dogs?
panelparty's review against another edition
4.0
Trying to read all the 2020 Eisner nominations!
So cute I'm gonna die
So cute I'm gonna die
katrinky's review against another edition
4.0
these are so silly and good! this one is about racism. the cats assume the dogs will be bad at construction. spoiler alert: they are not!
still the best part: the one page of real animals in construction gear, this time dogs.
still the best part: the one page of real animals in construction gear, this time dogs.
libraryrobin's review against another edition
3.0
Cats and dogs, working together. (This animal construction concept is wearing thin)
wecallthewind's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
maidmarianlib's review
4.0
Fun and playful with a good message about working together and finding our strengths
steamy_earl_of_grey's review against another edition
3.0
The cute little construction kitties are back! This time they are face with building a new bridge but they don't have enough crew to complete the job! When new members are found, the leader of the company deals out the discrimination that he was subjected to the last book. Did the kitty not learn? He even gave them the same busy work that he was given.
It is once again a very thinly tome about discrimination. A Bridge Too Fur is about not trusting those who don't look like you. Hopefully, this time the kitties can learn their lesson and build bridges.
It is once again a very thinly tome about discrimination. A Bridge Too Fur is about not trusting those who don't look like you. Hopefully, this time the kitties can learn their lesson and build bridges.