The White Cat and the Monk: A Retelling of the Poem "pangur Bán"

A monk leads a simple life. He studies his books late into the evening and searches for truth in their pages. His cat, Pangur, leads a simple life, too, chasing prey in the darkness. As night turns to dawn, Pangur leads his companion to the truth he has been seeking.

The White Cat and the Monk is a retelling of the classic Old Irish poem "Pangur B n." With Jo Ellen Bogart's simple and elegant narration and Sydney's Smith's classically inspired images, this contemplative story pays tribute to the wisdom of animals and the wonders of the natural world.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Published: 03/30/2016
ISBN: 9781554987801
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.30w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Quill & Quire 03/01/2016 pg. 24
Publishers Weekly 01/04/2016
School Library Journal 01/01/2016 pg. 66
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2016
Booklist 03/01/2016 pg. 88
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2016 pg. 76
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 12/01/2016 pg. 27