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The Story of Diva and Flea

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The Story of Diva and Flea
Book Cover
AuthorMo Willems
IllustratorTony DiTerlizzi
Cover artistDiTerlizzi
LanguageEnglish
GenreFiction, Children’s Literature, Friendship, Animals
PublisherDisney-Hyperion
Publication date
October 1, 2015
Publication placeUnited States
Published in English
October 13, 2015
Media typePrint (hardcover)
Pages80
ISBN9781484722848

The Story of Diva and Flea is a 2015 children's book written by Mo Willems and it is illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi. It was first published by Hyperion Books for Children.

Plot

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A chapter book targeted to ages 6–8, the book is about a small house-loving dog and a large wandering cat who become friends in Paris.[1][2] It is based on a real pair of animals that the author met in Paris.[3]

Reception

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Publishers Weekly gave the book a positive review and noted it was "instantly fit for translation" to film,[1] and a different PW column called it "a small modern classic".[2] In a starred review, School Library Journal praised DiTerlizzi's illustrations.[4] The Wall Street Journal compared it to the 1970 film The Aristocats.[3] The New York Times called it a "lighthearted valentine to Paris".[5]

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