ISBN: 9781536220001
Editorial: Templar
Autor: Usher, Sam
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 40
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: The second title in a quartet of imaginative picture books in which a boy and his beloved granddad discover the wonder of the natural worldA boy and his granddad are taking care of someone’s cat for the day. The boy does lots of reading up about what cats like, but this cat doesn’t seem to like anything! And then it runs off into the wild, leading them to a jungle adventure of their own.From School Library JournalPreS-Gr 2-"Cats have minds of their own" could have been the alternative title to this sweet story about a boy and his granddad who care for a community cat. The cat, who is a regular visitor to the grandfather's house, appears to arrive on schedule for reasons only known to it. Sometimes it's for food, sometimes a cuddle, and other times to play. On this particular "cat caring day," however, the cat does not want any of this from the grandfather or grandson, who is losing enthusiasm for the cat with each rebuff. The cat, as it turns out, is just passing through on its way to other adventures. Usher's writing and illustrations evoke the work of the late Maurice Sendak and effortlessly leap from reality to imagination. The cat's disinterest in the boy's attempts at interaction are comically depicted in multiple ink and watercolor drawings on several spreads, which later become lush habitats for cats (large and small) in the wild. VERDICT A whimsical book about understanding and appreciating the natural tendencies of outdoor cats, for every collection on pets.-Tamela Chambers, Chicago P.L.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.ReviewUsher’s writing and illustrations evoke the work of the late Maurice Sendak and effortlessly leap from reality to imagination. . . whimsical.—School Library JournalWhen the narrator and Granddad catsit for the day, things get a little wild. . . the watercolor-and-ink illustrations seem to channel Quentin Blake’s style. . . Wild, yes, but a gentle read, too.—Kirkus ReviewsTranquil, winsome illustrations that evoke Quentin Blake and Stephen Kellogg light up this story about getting along with our furry friends.—Foreword ReviewsAbout the AuthorSam Usher’s debut picture book, Can You See Sassoon?, was short-listed for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. He is also the author-illustrator of Snow, Rain, Sun, Storm, and Free, the first of which was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in England.
- Idioma: Inglés
- Envío: Desde EE. UU.
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