The white cat and the monk
A Retelling of the Poem "Pangur Bán"
by Jo Ellen Bogart
Illustrated by Smith, Sydney, 1980- illustrator
Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
Find on Amazon
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
About This Book
A curious monk and his clever white cat each follow their own quests—one seeking wisdom through study, the other chasing shadows in the night. Their quiet adventures reveal a special bond and the joy of discovery in different forms. Gentle and soothing, this tale celebrates friendship and the pursuit of truth.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipAdventureScience & NatureHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781554987801
- Publisher
- Groundwood Books
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 347
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Juvenile fictionCatsMonksTruthAmerican literatureChildren's fictionCats, fictionTruthfulness and falsehood, fictionMonasticism and religious orders, fiction