Reviews

Caleb and Kate by William Steig

alanaleigh's review against another edition

5.0

Also another William Steig favorite of mine that I'm not sure if my godson liked as much as I did.
It has a somewhat odd storyline. I can't remember if Caleb is mean or just a bit surly, but after being turned into a dog and unable to reveal his true identity to his wife, he decides to simply be her loving companion. All turns out well, though, don't worry.

barbarianlibarian's review against another edition

3.0

cute

lonelyfangirlirl's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I read this to my nephew, and it was so much fun. I'd only read about two pages when the way the book was written compelled me to take on a British accent and read the rest of the story in the most dramatic fashion possible. 
My nephew seemed to enjoy it, so I'd say that's a win 💪

a_manning11's review against another edition

4.0

Oooh, a love story. This could be a fairy tale, but it just seems a little too mundane. This is a great story.
After a fight, Caleb is turned into a dog by a bad witch. He returns home and tries to comfort his wife who does not understand why her husband left her.
In the end Caleb is very brave, and there is a happy ending.

jessalynn_librarian's review against another edition

4.0

January 2020 - I love the strange stories that came out of William Steig's imagination. Ben heard this story on the audiobook collection he loves, and we got the book so we could see the pictures, too.