Discussion Questions
1. What types of formulas and roles does Wanda Gág employ in Millions of Cats that demonstrate the book could be categorized as a "literary folktale?" How does the language of the book demonstrate this? The setting? Are there details purposely left out?
2. How would you describe the visual theme of the book? In what ways does this theme unify the book? How does the shape of the actual book itself play into this theme?
3. Would this book have been more or less effective in color?
4. Wanda Gág was a feminist. Are there any feminist notions in Millions of Cats ? What are they?
5. What is the lasting appeal of a black and white book published in 1928 for today's young readers?
2. How would you describe the visual theme of the book? In what ways does this theme unify the book? How does the shape of the actual book itself play into this theme?
3. Would this book have been more or less effective in color?
4. Wanda Gág was a feminist. Are there any feminist notions in Millions of Cats ? What are they?
5. What is the lasting appeal of a black and white book published in 1928 for today's young readers?