Nevertheless, this sweet tale of dewey and his life at the spencer library touched my heart. Feb 08, 2010 dewey readmore books was only a few weeks old when he was stuffed into the spencer public librarys returned book slot. That this one feline found fame all over the world, is amazing. The story of dewey the celebrated library cat is now available for the youngest of readers in this new, fullyillustrated picture book adventure. The smalltown library cat who touched the world by myron, vicki. Dewey was special and people should know of his inspiring story. They say that you should not judge a book by its cover but the picture of the little ginger cat is so appealing, how could any cat lover not want to read dewey s tale. When librarian vicki myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the spencer library return box, she nurses him back to health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him.
Dewey is one of the best books that i have ever read. The smalltown library cat who touched the world, which became a new york times numberone nonfiction bestseller which was translated into numerous languages. This nowfamous book is about dewey readmore books, the orange cat who was the ambassador for the spencer, iowa public library. It is heartpoundingly silent, and the rows of shelves create an. The story of dewey, author vicki myron, and spencer, iowa, captures what makes small town life worth preservinga sense of community. Dewey the library cat, by vicki myron with bret witter mpl book trailer 56 youtube mooresville public library mooresville, indiana presents a book trailer featuring dewey the library cat. Jan 01, 2009 vicky myron tells of how dewey arrived at the library and how he subsequently went on to touch not only her life but all the staff of the spencer library and the community of spencer itself. Former spencer, iowa librarian, turned author vicki myron poses with a japanese childrens version of the first dewey readmore book, the latest updated paperback edition, and a dewey christmas. Dewey s caretaker, head librarian vicki myron, published a book on dewey s life in 2008, entitled dewey. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He was found the next morning by library director, vicki myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. He was found the next morning by library director vicki myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic. It starts out as a very promising and touching animal story.
He immediately won the heart of library director vicki myron, a single mother who had survived the lost of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and alcoholic husband. Vicki myron worked at the spencer public library for 25 years, the last 20 years as its director. The smalltown library cat who touched the world, deweys nine. When librarian vicki myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the spencer library return box, she nurses him back to health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, dewey readmore. Vicki myron was dewey s mom and the director of the spencer public library for twenty years.
The smalltown librarycat who touched the world by vicki myron and bret witter, it doesnt. The smalltown library cat who touched the world, written with. Vicki myron, the former director of the spencer iowa public library, spent nineteen years with the real dewey readmore books, who she rescued from the librarys book return drop on a freezing winter morning. Vicki myron author of dewey meet your next favorite book. Director of the spencer public library for more than 20 years, myron is best known for her book dewey. The smalltown library cat who touched the world, written with bret witter, is her account of the unforgettable cat who became a fixture at the library. Dewey by vicki myron and bret witter overview experience the uplifting, unforgettable new york times bestseller about an abandoned kitten named dewey, whose life in a library won over a farming town and the world with over 2 million copies sold booklist dewey s story starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the library. The librarian of a small town library in spencer, iowa, discovers a tiny, frozen, furry bundle in the dropbox of her library. When he was just a few weeks old, dewey readmore books was shoved through the book returns slot of his local library in a sleepy town. Vicki myron born 1947 in spencer, iowa is an american author and librarian. It has sold nearly a million copies, spawned three childrens books, and. Bret witter coauthor is a former book editor turned writer. The smalltown library cat who touched the world 1538744716 book cover.
The smalltown librarycat who touched the world ebook. Now retired, vicki lives and writes in spencer, iowa, where she continues to be known. Vicki myron books list of books by author vicki myron thriftbooks. Buy dewey large type large print by myron, vicki isbn. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Dewey the library cat, by vicki myron with bret witter mpl.
The smalltown library cat who touched the world by vicki myron deweys nine lives. Theres a cat in the library by vicki myron and bret litter. A great library is one nobody notices because it is always there, and always has what people need. Aug 28, 2020 the story of dewey the celebrated library cat is now available for the youngest of readers in this new, fullyillustrated picture book adventure. The author, vicki myron, did an amazing job at capturing the legendary dewey s life, the people he touched and the small town with a big heart that he was from. Read dewey the smalltown library cat who touched the world by vicki myron available from rakuten kobo. Vicki myron, who found him in the returned books slot when he was only a tiny kitten, half frozen to death, does a good job of telling his story, and that of her family and town also. This book, like all the dewey childrens books, is based on deweys real adventures in the library. A heartwarming description of how he brought life to spencer, iowa, any age will love hearing again and again. Dewey how many lives can one abandoned kitten touch. Book overview experience the uplifting, unforgettable new york times bestseller about an abandoned kitten named dewey, whose life in a library won over a farming town and the worldwith over 2 million copies sold booklist dewey s story starts in the worst possible way. On the coldest morning of the year, vicki myron found a tiny, bedraggled kitten almost frozen to death in the night drop box of the library where she worked, and her life and the town of.
I am currently reading the regular book by vicki myron, and i love it. Myrons beguiling, poignant, and tender tale of survival, loyalty, and love is an unforgettable study in the mysterious and wondrous ways animals. Mar 29, 2011 vicki myron worked at the spencer public library for 25 years, the last 20 years as its director. On the coldest night of the year in spencer, iowa, at only a few weeks olda critical age for kittenshe was stuffed into the return book slot of the spencer public library. It is enmeshed in the life of a community in a way that makes it indispensable. The smalltown library cat who touched the world was a blockbuster bestseller and a publishing phenomenon. He became famous throughout the united states and in many parts of the world. The smalltown library cat who touched the world kindle edition by myron, vicki, bret witter, bret witter. The smalltown library cat who touched the world by vicki myron, bret witter original publication date. Updated book on spencers dewey the cat goes on sale monday. A great library doesnt have to be big or beautiful. Abandoned in a library book drop slot in the dead of winter, this remarkable kitten miraculously endured the coldest night of the year. Mooresville public library mooresville, indiana presents a book trailer featuring dewey the library cat. It sold more than one million copies internationally and was on bestseller lists for more than six.
It has sold nearly a million copies, spawned three childrens. As the librarys official pet, dewey spends his days offering his own special brand of love to those who visit the library, and he wins the hearts of everyone around him. It is a heartwarming story about dewey, a library dwelling cat who touches many lives and hearts around the world. Dewey the library cat, by vicki myron with bret witter.
Dewey rekindles my belief that one person together with one cat can change lives. He was found the next morning by library director vicki myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. The smalltown library cat who touched the world by. Dewey loves his new home, but once he discovers the littlest library visitorswho like to chase him, pull his. The smalltown librarycat who touched the world by vicki myron. The illustrations were realistic, colorful, adorable, and helped lend a hand to the story itself. Sep 19, 2010 dewey is a charming book about a cat who became a beloved symbol of happiness and hope to a struggling town. Vicky myron tells of how dewey arrived at the library and how he subsequently went on to touch not only her life but all the staff of the spencer library and the. The smalltown librarycat who touched the world by vicki. When librarian vicki myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the spencer library return box, she nurses him back to health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, dewey readmore books. The smalltown librarycat who touched the world paperback. Dewey s nine lives offers nine funny, inspiring, and heartwarming stories about catsall told from the perspective of dewey s mom, librarian vicki myron.
Every night, people left books in the return box of the library in the small town of spencer, iowa, funny books, big books truck books, big books. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the spencer public library. He was found the next morning by library director, vicki myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic. The next morning, librarian vicki myron finds the kitten, nurses him back to health, and names him dewey after the dewey decimal system that libraries use to categorize books. On the coldest night of the year in spencer, iowa, at only a few weeks olda critical age for kittenshe was stuffed.
The legacy of the smalltown library cat who inspired millions by vicki myron 4. I havent read a book in awhile that had me laughing as much as i did with each dewey story. And in this tender story, myron, the library director, tells of the impact the cat, named deweyreadmore books, had on the library and its patrons, and on myron herself. One frigid midwestern winter night in 1988, a ginger kitten was shoved into the afterhours bookreturn slot at the public library in spencer, iowa. In the introduction, the author, vicki myron gives the reader a detailed description of the recent history of the small town of spencer, in northern iowa. Dewey is a phenominal character of a cat, with personality and a love for eveyone. Experience the uplifting, unforgettable new york times bestseller about an abandoned kitten named dewey, whose life in.
Updated book on spencers dewey the cat goes on sale. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dewey ebook by vicki myron 9780446542203 rakuten kobo. Deweys christmas at the library by vicki myron, steve.
I thought this book had a lot of great qualities to it that would make it a nice book to have around a classroom for individual choice reading times. Dewey the charming story of dewey readmore books, the beloved library cat of spencer, iowa, starts in the worst possible way. Every night, people left books in the return box of the library in the small town of spencer, iowa. Dewey, theres a cat in the library is a cute and sweet.
She tells of how dewey became a national and then a global phenomenon, with visitors from as far afield as japan. This is the heartwarming and unforgettable story of a truly idiosyncratic cat with a strong sense of loyalty and love, and a taste for fastfood. Funny books, big books, truck books, pig books they left them all. It doesnt have to have the best facilities or the most efficient staff or the most users. Dewey by vicki myron and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. After dewey died, obituaries were published around the world. Deweys nine lives offers nine funny, inspiring, and heartwarming stories about catsall told from the perspective of dewey s mom, librarian vicki myron. When he was just a few weeks old, dewey readmore books was shoved. This book, like all the dewey childrens books, is based on dewey s real adventures in the library. Vicki gives spencers famous library cat a 10th life by writing this engaging biography. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of them in a gesture of thanks and love. On the coldest morning of the year, vicki myron found a tiny, bedraggled kitten almost. The smalltown library cat who touched the world by myron, vicki and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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