Marshmallow - by Clare Turlay Newberry

About the Book

Oliver the cat must adjust his comfortable routine when a white-furred bunny named Marshmallow joins his family. Now revised with shorter text, Newberry's 1943 Caldecott Honor-winning classic reminds readers that the unexpected is what makes life worth living. Full color.

Book Synopsis

A beautiful classic picture book story about an unusual friendship between a bunny and a cat.

Oliver is a tabby cat who is always the center of attention.

Marshmallow is a baby rabbit who moves into Oliver's home.

At first Oliver does not welcome Marshmallow, but the little bunny's charms are impossible to resist. This is the true story of how Oliver and Marshmallow become friends.

Clare Turlay Newberry's lifelong passions for cats and for drawing come together in this elegantly illustrated book, winner of the 1943 Caldecott Honor.

From the Back Cover

Oliver is a tabby cat who is always the center of attention.

Marshmallow is a baby rabbit who moves into Oliver's home.

At first Oliver does not welcome Marshmallow, but the little bunny's charms are impossible to resist. This is the true story of how Oliver and Marshmallow become friends.

Clare Turlay Newberry's lifelong passions for cats and for drawing come together in this elegantly illustrated book, winner of the 1943 Caldecott Honor. Her legacy as an author of more than fifteen picture books, most of which feature cats, still endures.

Review Quotes

"Charming. With smile-inducing illustrations, this story about a cat and bunny becoming best friends is perfect for a snuggle session with your little one." -- Brightly