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More copies of this ISBN:Cat Jumped In!by Tess Weaver
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:When someone leaves the kitchen window open, Cat jumps in! So begins the tale of an outdoor cat who finds his way into a tidy house, wreaking havoc at every turn. That is, until he finds his way in once more--this time into someone's heart. Beautiful, bright watercolors from Caldecott-winning illustrator Emily Arnold McCully nearly spring off the page, buoyed by a playful text that highlights simple prepositions. Preschoolers will delight in Cat's unintended disasters and mess, and the heartwarming story, the product of a pairing of exceptional author and illustrator talents, will charm cat people of any age. Review:"Curiosity doesn't kill the cat, but it sure annoys a homeowner in this vivacious picture book about a wayward feline. 'It was summer, and someone left the window open. Cat jumped in!' begins the adventure. Before long, a bold black-and-white cat is wreaking havoc in the kitchen, the bedroom and eventually the art studio. Each time Cat wraps up his messy antics, 'someone' approaches, 'Tip-tap, pitter-pat,' and calls, 'Cat? Out!' But not even 'someone' can resist when Cat eventually turns on his furry charm. Weaver's (Opera Cat) succinct text rings with onomatopoeia and provides a bit of suspense as readers try to infer the identity of 'someone' and to guess what Cat will do next. Both author and illustrator demonstrate a fond familiarity for felines in spot-on depictions of cat-like behavior and situations. McCully's (Mirette on the High Wire) watercolors, often set off by playfully curled or tumbling text on the page, are flashes of color and motion, capturing Cat's trail of innocent yet flamboyant destruction. She keeps the tale's mystery alive by showing 'someone' only from below the knee, and by offering other clues in her backgrounds. Ages 4-8." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) About the Author'Emily Arnold McCully, recipient of the 1993 Caldecott Medal, has illustrated more than a hundred books for children. She spends part of the year in New York City and part in Chatham, New York.Tess Weaver has a MFA in Nonfiction Writing from the University of Iowa and has worked for eight years as editor of Contemporary Psychology. She lives in Iowa City, Iowa.' What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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