New York Times bestselling children's book author/illustrator
Brendan Wenzel offers a funny and wise celebration of observation,
curiosity, and indoor life.
From the endlessly inventive Caldecott Honor author/illustrator of They
All Saw a Cat comes a picture book that is playful, perceptive, and
full of delights. Inside Cat is just that: an inside cat. But while the
cat's life is bound by the walls of an unusual house, it's far from
dull.
As the cat wanders, wonders, stares, and snacks, roaming from room to
room and place to place, both cat and reader discover worlds and
sensations beyond what's right in front of them. And just when Inside
Cat is sure it knows everything, another surprise awaits! Fresh, funny,
and wise, Inside Cat is a feast for the eyes and the imagination.
ENCOURAGES IMAGINATIVE THINKING: All of Brendan Wenzel's books play with
observation, perception, and the imagination. Readers will see how the
cat's imagination grows as it explores its building and will be inspired
to make their own imaginative journeys.
ENCOURAGES OBSERVATION: There are many details in this picture book,
from the decorations in the different rooms to the animals that appear.
Young readers will enjoy seeing how these details affect the cat and
will flip pages back and forth to see how the cat has incorporated these
details into its thinking.
CELEBRATES BEING CREATIVE INDOORS: The cat's world is inside a building,
and it enjoys every aspect of being inside. The book sends a positive
message about playing inside that parents will appreciate.
GREAT TO READ ALOUD: The rhythmic narrative and refrains are catchy and
fun to read out loud and invite audience participation.
BELOVED AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Brendan Wenzel is a bestselling Caldecott
Honor-winning artist and a sought-after speaker at schools and
libraries. His illustrated books They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello,
and A Stone Sat Still have received multiple starred reviews, state
awards, and are family and classroom favorites.
Perfect for:
- Parents and grandparents looking for a fun story to read aloud with
toddlers
- Cat lovers
- Fans of Brendan Wenzel
- Teachers and librarians
- Adding to the shelf alongside books by Sandra Boynton, Margaret Wise
Brown, and Dr. Seuss
