Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed
by Lesléa Newman and Amy June Bates
Composer Moshe Cotel loves the sounds of the city. One day while out walking he hears... read more
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- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Jewish
Year Published 2015
Word Count 1,101
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 730L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 176185, 0.5 AR Points
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Lesléa Newman
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Amy June Bates
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Authors 8
Audio Name Pronunciation with Lesléa Newman
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Amy June Bates
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 7
Interview with Lesléa Newman
Created by Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb
Interview with Lesléa Newman
Created by Spirit Posse Radio
Interview with Lesléa Newman
Created by All the Wonders
Interview with Lesléa Newman
Created by Candlewick Press
No Voice Too Small Contribution with Lesléa Newman
Created by Jeanette Bradley
Interview with Lesléa Newman
Created by Candlewick Press Presents Podcast
Interview with Lesléa Newman
Created by Jewish Book Council
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Mooresville (IN) Public Library
Created by Mooresville (IN) Public Library
Awards & Distinctions 3
Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2021
Winner, 2016
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2016
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2021
Arts Selection, 2015
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