Eleanor Estes is a Newbery Award winner and best-selling author of the world famous children's book Ginger Pye. Just like Ginger Pye, Pinky Pye is the touching story of a family's beloved pet. Pinky Pye is a smart and vibrant black cat. She can play games and even type on a typewriter! When the Pye family finds her, they know they can never let her go. This fun-filled story features a cheerful reading from acclaimed narrator Kate Forbes.
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"i also really really really liked this book too. although i read it when i was little, i still think it was a good book. i like books that tell about peoples lives and this was perfect! i love this book. i think it was just as good as gynger pie and should deserve a medal too :-p! "
— Kaili (5 out of 5 stars)
" I had fun reading the book but I think I liked Ginger Pye more. I was expecting more about Pinky, the cat, but it focused more around the owl. Anyways, not much to say about this book except it certainly was cute. I think I will buy it for cheap at Half Price or something. "
— Lucy, 2/19/2014" This was a delightful listen on a long car drive. Everybody liked it. The kid characters are interesting, and the animals funny. A great read for kids who like animal stories. "
— Robin, 2/17/2014" as the same good author elenor estes this was a great book i could not stop reading it have to read "
— Savindi, 2/4/2014" Cute story about a family's summer on Fire Island, where their father is supposed to be studying birds but hurts himself and is confined to the yard. Mr. Pye spends more time studying the antics the homeless kitten the family adopts. Everyone agrees that the kitten - Pinky Pye - is quite brilliant - especially as she learns to type. Other members of the family take over the bird-watching (that is, his daughter and the two cats) and they make a remarkable discovery in their attic!! At times this book was a little slow and I wished we could hurry up to the ending, but the twins enjoyed it! "
— Janet, 1/26/2014" I Lovw this book too!!! "
— Erika, 1/13/2014" I love this book cause i love dogs "
— Sriya, 1/11/2014" This is a cute book by one of our all-time favorite read-aloud authors. Rachel especially loved the little owl in the story. "
— Alicia, 1/11/2014" This is the kind of book Lemony Snicket pokes fun at. The Pye family vacations in New England with their adorable and clever pets. I normally love Eleanor Estes, but this wasn't her strongest. "
— Caroline, 1/4/2014" I was looking for a book to keep my 8-year-old grandson interested in reading. This was a cute enough story, but I don't think it is adventure-filled enough for him. I see it was written in the 1950's -- I don't know if that has anything to do with it... "
— Kristi, 12/19/2013" This book really captures the fun of an odd family on vacation, as well as the independence and thrill of a new kitten. The characters are strong enough that they could be written without the others and still be entertaining. "
— Meredith, 12/11/2013" Next book following Ginger Pye. Great, cute book! We loved it, but not quite as much as Ginger! "
— kellie, 12/4/2013" I know, I know, "Ginger Pye" won the Newbery. But the sequel, featuring a family trip to Fire Island and an amazing black kitten named Pinky is funnier, far more creative and altogether delightful. This is one of those books I re-read at least once a year! "
— The, 11/12/2013" I loved this book and it was a joy to read REAL sentences out loud. Kate lost interest after a few chapters. This surprised me a lot. I'm going to try again in the summer and pass the book on to Colin. "
— Kristen, 11/11/2013" I am reading the children's books that I have around the house and deciding whether to donate them or hang on to them. My favorite Eleanor Estes was Rufus M., but I don't have a copy of that one. I got Pinky from the library books sale some years ago. "
— Kate, 10/26/2013" I loved this book. Like it's prequel, Ginger Pye, it's a feel-good book oriented towards younger children but I'd say that even an adult would find it worth their time. "
— Sydney, 10/18/2013" It was a cute story. "
— Annika, 5/4/2013" Such a charming book...wonderful read aloud for kids, even when they are old enough or can read it on their own. "
— Cynthia, 3/5/2013" Cute like the first where the Pye family meets Pinky, a cat who can type and read. "
— Christina, 12/27/2012" this book was funny and cute "
— Emma, 10/22/2012" My daughter and I read this together and just loved it! Eleanor Estes wrote these in the early 20th century, but they are timeless and very fun to read out loud to your kids. Funny and witty, with a cute, wholesome storyline. "
— Jessica, 8/16/2012" i also really really really liked this book too. although i read it when i was little, i still think it was a good book. i like books that tell about peoples lives and this was perfect! i love this book. i think it was just as good as gynger pie and should deserve a medal too :-p! "
— Kaili, 5/26/2012" this was cute. the main character is a typwriting kitten, what else can you say? "
— Morgan, 4/23/2012" I will read it again...and again... and again until I lose it. I love this book. It is really ridiculous. "
— Lil'nathan, 3/4/2012" Like its predecessor Ginger Pye, this book is ok but nothing amazing. The author had a cute idea, but her rambling style of writing frustrated me more than anything. "
— Tntexas, 10/1/2011" Another phinomonal book from Elinor Estes "
— Julia, 8/16/2011" What a wonderful story!! Children would enjoy this book because of its loving moments, it is relatable, and makes the imagination grow. "
— Laura, 8/4/2011" Very cute audio book. It almost made me want to get another cat just so we could name it Pinky..... "
— Jenna, 3/18/2011" This is the kind of book Lemony Snicket pokes fun at. The Pye family vacations in New England with their adorable and clever pets. I normally <em>love</em> Eleanor Estes, but this wasn't her strongest. "
— Caroline, 10/7/2010" I had fun reading the book but I think I liked Ginger Pye more. I was expecting more about Pinky, the cat, but it focused more around the owl. Anyways, not much to say about this book except it certainly was cute. I think I will buy it for cheap at Half Price or something. "
— Lucy, 6/30/2010" this book was funny and cute "
— Emma, 5/30/2010" My daughter and I read this together and just loved it! Eleanor Estes wrote these in the early 20th century, but they are timeless and very fun to read out loud to your kids. Funny and witty, with a cute, wholesome storyline. "
— Jessica, 2/7/2010" this was cute. the main character is a typwriting kitten, what else can you say? "
— Morgan, 12/24/2009" This is a cute book by one of our all-time favorite read-aloud authors. Rachel especially loved the little owl in the story. "
— Alicia, 10/16/2009" This book really captures the fun of an odd family on vacation, as well as the independence and thrill of a new kitten. The characters are strong enough that they could be written without the others and still be entertaining. "
— Meredith, 10/4/2009" I am reading the children's books that I have around the house and deciding whether to donate them or hang on to them. My favorite Eleanor Estes was Rufus M., but I don't have a copy of that one. I got Pinky from the library books sale some years ago. "
— Kate, 8/30/2009" So far this is a pretty good book. It isn't as good as Ginger Pye, but I still like it a lot. "
— Jodie, 8/30/2009" Cute like the first where the Pye family meets Pinky, a cat who can type and read. "
— Christina, 7/9/2009" I thought it was cute, that Pinky could type on the type writer. "
— Anna, 6/30/2009Eleanor Estes (1906–1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A children’s librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the Moffats—Rufus M. and The Middle Moffat—were Newbery Honorees, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.
Kate Forbes, winner of four Earphones Awards for audiobook narrating, is a professionally trained actress who has appeared on Broadway, in regional theaters, and with a renowned touring company. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, where she was active in theater, she completed an MFA at New York University School of the Arts. With this training, she launched into a successful acting career.