The Story of Diva and Flea

The Story of Diva and Flea is a 2015 children's book written by Mo Willems and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi.

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

Plot

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

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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