Books like diva and flea

When they meet the two animals learn new things, like how to be brave and flea finds a home. For as long as she could remember, diva lived at 11 avenue le play in paris, france. The story of diva and flea as told by mo willems as shown by tony diterlizzi hyperion books for children 10 2015 9781484722848 80 pages ages 68 diva, a small yet brave dog, and flea, a curious streetwise cat, develop an unexpected friendship. Each chapter heading looks like an ornate address, adding to the classic look of the book.

Set in paris, france, a streetwise cat and a small housedog develop a friendship that transcends their differences. In the heart of paris, lives diva a timid little dog with a big bark. The story of diva and flea by mo willems takes place in paris, france and follows a cat named flea and a dog named diva who come from very different worlds. While initially apprehensive about this cat who comes and goes, diva grows curious about flea. The story of diva and flea actually came out late last year, but when nanette showed up on my doorstep i thought to myself, i think i have another mo willems book around here and i found this on my bookshelf. Flea finds this funny, so he goes back day after day just to laugh at divas barking.

The story of diva and the flea, by mo willems and tony diterlizzi best known for his elephant and piggie early readers, willems delivers his same characteristic charm and humor to this story inspired by a reallife cat and dog he observed in paris. When flea fl neurs past divas courtyard one day, their lives are forever changed. Diva is patient with flea and generous with her food and person, eva. The story of diva and flea book king county library. For as long as he could remember, flea also lived in paris, france but at no fixed address. The story of diva and flea as told by mo willems as shown by tony diterlizzi. The story of diva and flea is the charming tale of two unlikely friends living in paris. The story of diva and flea by mo willems, tony diterlizzi. With both having weaknesses and strengths, they have a lot to learn from each other. Flea, on the other hand, spends his days exploring the city of paris and living by his wits. The story of diva and flea diva, a small yet brave dog, and flea, a curious streetwise cat, develop an unexpected friendship in this unforgettable tale of discovery.

Books similar to the story of diva and flea goodreads. Diva is a dog, passionate, in the way of all small dogs, about protecting her home. Laid back flea is out and about on one of his adventures when he spies diva. Mo willems and tony diterlizzi talk about the collaborative process of making the story of diva and flea, their new illustrated chapter book, now available wherever books are sold. Dec 07, 2015 fleas enticing stories finally get diva to take her first pawsteps into the great city. The story of diva and flea book pima county public. We just so happen to have a dog who looks a lot like diva and a boy cat who does not look like flea but our dog and cat are best friends and. I was beyond flattered and began sketching right away. Diva, a small yet brave dog, and flea, a curious streetwise cat, develop an unexpected friendship in this unforgettable. Right from the beginning, readers know that diva and flea are completely different. Goodreads members who liked the story of diva and flea also lik. Diva, a small dog with a big floppy bow, keeps close watch on her building courtyard. May 26, 2016 join peggy howell for a discussion of diva and flea by mo willems. The story of diva and flea book charlotte mecklenburg.

Theres some cute aspects, a valuable lesson, and some spots of humor, but this is not my favorite mo willems book. For as long as he could remember, flea also lived in paris. For as long as he could remember, flea also lived in paris, francebut at no fixed address. The story of diva and flea picture book austin public.

The story of diva and flea book the seattle public. When flea fl neurs past diva s courtyard one day, their lives are forever changed. It is superbly told, and grabs your interest from the very first page. Find books like the story of diva and flea from the worlds largest community of readers. Diva, a small yet brave dog, and flea, a curious street. With the updown relationship, the story has echoes of lady and the tramp, though this is a friendship story, not a romance. As their friendship grows, they each impact the other in significant ways. Diva and flea are different species diva is a terrier while flea is a felix cat but this is a surface level deviation in an otherwise similar tale of animal companionship across social boundaries. One day, flea walks outside the courtyard and sees diva.

Theres some cute aspects, a valuable lesson, and some spots of humor, but this is. First of all, mo willems is currently my kids favorite author. In the bustling city of paris, a small yet brave dog, diva, and an adventurous cat named flea become two unlikely friends. Flea is a cat who adventures all over the streets of paris, france and diva is the guardian of a small courtyard. The story of diva and flea willems, mo, diterlizzi, tony on. After mo returned to the states, we discussed books that felt similar to the book we were going to create. Inspired by a reallife dog and cat willems met during a stay in paris, this tender friendship story traces the developing rapport between diva, a small dog who takes seriously the job of guarding her home on 11 avenue le play, and a roving black cat named flea.

Oct, 2015 the story of diva and flea is one of the most beautifully illustrated childrens books i have ever seen. Apr 10, 2017 diva and flea are different species diva is a terrier while flea is a felix cat but this is a surface level deviation in an otherwise similar tale of animal companionship across social boundaries. The story of diva and flea by mo willems scholastic. But i think that, in the story of diva and flea 2015, mo willems and tony. Flea, the parisian cat describes himself as a great flaneur. Diva and flea, is a beautiful story of friendship, and how it can be found in the most unusual circumstances, with people, or animals, that you would never dream of being friends with. The story of diva and flea is one of the most beautifully illustrated childrens books i have ever seen. Diva and flea by mo willems and tony diterlizzi the. Diva with much hesitation at first learns about a big world of things to discover, and flea with much hesitation at first learns about the comforts of friends and home. Diva, a small yet brave dog, and flea, a curious streetwise cat, develop an unexpected friendship in this unforgettable tale of discovery from an awardwinning authorillustrator pairing. Join peggy howell for a discussion of diva and flea by mo willems. Her small world becomes enlarged when befriended by flea an adventurous wondering cat who entices her to see what is just around the corner. And diva, it turns out, is able to help flea overcome the one thing hes afraid of. The story of diva and flea is a charming book, one both entertaining and poignant.

The story of diva and flea disney books disney publishing. Before she meets flea, diva knows little of the world beyond the courtyard of her resplendent parisian apartment building. Diva finds this upsetting, as he doesnt like flea laughing at him. The story of diva and flea book san mateo public library. This warm, funny story celebrates both the essence of friendship while capturing the essence of a truly unique city.

The enchanting tales of diva and flea and nanette disney nerds. Together, diva and flea explore and share their very different worlds, as only true friends can do. A chapter book targeted to ages 68, the book is about a small houseloving dog and a large wandering cat who become friends in paris. Flea is a street cat who lives his life day by day exploring and discovering something new. Fleas a stray, worldly cat who lives by his wits, and divas a small pup, timid and protected in her parisian courtyard. The story of diva and flea half price books marketplace. Expand product details diva, a small yet brave dog, and flea, a curious streetwise cat, develop an unexpected friendship in this unforgettable tale of discovery. Diva is a small, white dog who lives in paris with the gardienne caretaker of an apartment building. In the newest book by the creative team of mo willems and tony diterlizzi comes a story about an unlikely friendship of a small timid dog named diva and a large, adventurous cat named flea.

Flea, a large stray cat, is a flaneur who explores the city and has adventures. The story of diva and flea by mo willems librarything. Jul 22, 2015 mo willems and tony diterlizzi talk about the collaborative process of making the story of diva and flea, their new illustrated chapter book, now available wherever books are sold. At the end of chapter 1 she wanted me to continue and that was a common theme throughout our reading of this book. For as long as she could remember, diva lived at 11 avenue le more. Parents need to know that the story of diva and flea is the work of kidlit dream team mo willems dont let the pigeon drive the bus and tony diterlizzi the spider and the fly, two caldecott honorees who traveled to paris to collaborate on willems story. This is a cute story of a cat and a dog that seem unlikely to be friends, but they teach each other so much about. Maybe because in a book like the story of diva and flea so many of us can see ourselves in one of the characters that it makes it easier to relate. At just sixtyfive pages, its a very brief read for an adult, but it manages to engage for all that, and would be ideally suited to children just getting into chapterbooks for the first time. The story of diva and flea is a 2015 childrens book written by mo willems and illustrated by tony diterlizzi plot.

The story of diva and flea by mo willems goodreads. I am so happy i picked up the story of diva and flea. While at first he delights in teasing her, soon he is spending his days telling diva about all the things hes experienced. I may even love the book more than my kids do, and they really like it. The story of diva and flea has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Fleas enticing stories finally get diva to take her first pawsteps into the great city. Tony diterlizzis art gently colored adds just the right touch to this story and gives it the flavor of paris. The story of diva and flea actually came out late last year, but when nanette showed up on my doorstep i thought to myself, i think i have another mo willems book around here and i found. We just so happen to have a dog who looks a lot like diva and a boy cat who does not look like flea but our dog and cat are best friends and my daughter was delighted to discover another dogcat pairing.