Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat

by Larry L. Hench

Book Overview

The story of how Daniel--who loves cats but it very allergic to their fur--has a bionic cat built for him by his neighbor and engineer, Professor George. Boing-Boing is just like a real cat, but with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574981099
• ISBN13: 9781574981094
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: American Ceramic Society
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

About a young boy who wants a cat but is allergic

Boing-Boing The Bionic Cat is an endearing and unusual children's picturebook by Larry L. Hench about a young boy who wants a cat but is allergic to them - so his engineer father builds him Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat. An enjoyable, whimsical story with gentle color illustrations by Ruth Denise Lear, Boing-Boing The Bionic Cat showcases the subtle and positive message that science and technology can be great fun. Boing-Boing The Bionic Cat is a simply wonderful story for kids ages 7 to 11. Also very highly recommended is the sequel, Boing-Boing The Bionic Cat And The Jewel Thief (1574981293...).

Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat

Our nine year-old son and eight year-old daughter absolutely loved this book! Our son is very intrigued with the way engineering and science work and this was crystal clear and fun to read. I could see the wheels in his mind turning as the book described Professor George creating Boing-Boing. The author portrayed the realistic response of a mother repeatedly asked for a pet, the gentle heart of an elderly man who just happens to be a very smart professor, and the caring of a son when his mother doesn't feel well. After both children read the book, they were excited to learn the back flap states there are to be subsequent books with the "invincible duo". We can't wait to buy them! Thank you, Mr. Hench and Ms. Lear, for creating such a wonderful story to stimulate the thoughts and hearts of our children!