A Curious Collection of Cats: Concrete Poems is a 2009 Children's poetry collection by Betsy Franco and illustrated by Michael Wertz. It is made up of concrete poems in various forms, including haiku, limerick, and free verse, that highlight various aspects of cat behaviour.
Contents
Balancing act Shadow's dream Tabitha's tail A question for Scooter about squirrels The great escape A tomcat's yard is his kingdom Veronica goes wide Princess Q-tip and Rosie Gonzo's snack Lenny vs. Patch Cat haiku 1 Cat haiku 2 A tree for Sammantha Rascal's tongue Her royal highness Yoga cat pose That cat peed on my hat Fluff is polydactyl Bingo's birthday party The purrfect scarf Hot daze Symmetricats Ear decorations Prickles vs. the golden retriever Kissy kat Swettie's groceries Techno cat Limerick on a leash Cat under the blanket Binky's kittens Cat door
Reception A review in Kirkus Reviews of A Curious Collection of Cats wrote "Capturing the spirit of each verse, Wertz turns a collection of otherwise unremarkable visual poems into a true treat for the eyes." and The Horn Book Magazine wrote "Together, poet and artist convey the silliness of cats and their humans without ever being silly themselves".
A Curious Collection of Cats has also been reviewed by Booklist, School Library Journal, and The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,
It is a 2012 Beehive Poetry Award nominee.
References
External links Library holdings of A Curious Collection of Cats