Synopses & Reviews
Britta Teckentrup, the talented author and artist of Big Smelly Bear, once again creates an unforgettable, heartwarming animal that kids will love. Poor Cat! All the other kitties in the neighborhood donand#8217;t ask him to come play. He just seems soand#8230;grumpy. But really, he wants to join in the fun; he just doesnand#8217;t know how. Then, one night, in a terrible rainstorm, everything changes: out of nowhere, Cat hears a plaintive and#8220;meowand#8221; and finds a drenched little kitten taking shelter between his paws. And no matter what Grumpy Cat does, sheand#8217;s determined to stick by himand#8230;.The endearing art, expressive characters, and gentle storytelling send children the comforting message that thereand#8217;s a special friend for everyone.
Review
"...very young children facing a critical developmental task--being brave enough to make friends--should find this perfectly on target. The large trim size and the illustrationand#8217;s bold forms and vibrant colors make this perfect for group sharing..."--Kirkusand#160;Reviewsand#160;and#160;"Teckentrup creates remarkably expressive characters...The uncluttered layout keeps readers focused on the interaction between the two cats so that even when they are small creatures in a big world, they are the center of attention...This is a winningly attractive book that will have broad appeal."--School Library Journaland#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;
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and#8220;This more than satisfies the requirements for an outstanding . . . book for the youngest listeners. The characters are appealing, the story is short and linear, and the ending is warm and satisfactory. But the high point is the art; graphically inspired, textured. . . totally appealing.and#8221; and#8212;Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)and#160;"...very young children facing a critical developmental task--being brave enough to make friends-should find this perfectly on target. . .and#160; the illustration's bold forms and vibrant colors make this perfect for group sharing . . ." and#8212;Kirkus Reviews and#160;"Teckentrup creates remarkably expressive characters . . . This is a winningly attractive book that will have broad appeal." and#8212;School Library Journal
Synopsis
Once there was a cat who lived all alone.He ate on his own. He slept on his own.
He spent every day alone.and#160;Poor Cat! The other kitties never ask him to play. He just seems soand#8230; grumpy. Then, one night, in a terrible rainstorm, everything changes: Cat hears a plaintive and#8220;meowand#8221; and finds a drenched little kitten taking shelter between his paws. And no matter what Grumpy Cat does, she's determined to stick by him. Endearing art, expressive characters, and gentle storytelling from Britta Teckentrupand#160;(Big Smelly Bear) send children the comforting message that there's a special friend for everyone.
Synopsis
The talented author and artist of "Big Smelly Bear" creates an unforgettable, heartwarming story about a loner cat whose life changes after a determined little kitten enters the picture. Full color.
Synopsis
and#8220;Is that my cat? It can't be. My cat is a slim, sleek pussy cat.and#8221; But something's up with this rather large kittyand#8212;the same one who used to fit through the cat door, climbed trees fearlessly, and always wanted to play. Now, it takes two hands to pick her up, and now this fussy eater finishes all her food! In true Jonathan Allen style, the story unfolds little by little, page by pageand#8212;keeping us guessing right until the end, when we get a BIG, happy surprise.
Synopsis
A girland#39;s best friend is her cat in this funny, heartwarming story about PURRRfect pals! The two do everything together: playing inside and out, racing and chasing, and happily helping each other when theyand#39;re in a jam. Cat lovers will instantly recognize all the quirks and joys that come with having a kitty companion.
About the Author
Jonathan Allen has created many wonderful picture books for children, including Don't Copy Me, The Little Rabbit Who Liked to Say Moo, and I'm Not Ready! Jonathan"s observant and subtle wit appeals to children and adults alike, and his million-selling Baby Owl series has brought him international success. Jonathan lives happily in a quiet village in South Cambridgeshire, England.