My Wild Cat

by Isabelle Simler

Overview

A merciless hunter, an unrivaled expert in stealth and deception—a cat is no ordinary pet! Sure, he may look harmless as he snoozes on the sofa, or under the rug, or on top of the radiator. Sure, he may seem sweet as he snuggles a stuffed animal, but don’t let that fool you! When you least expect it, he’ll pounce…

From beloved creator Isabelle Simler comes a sly, hilarious read sure to delight cat lovers of all ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467457729
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/17/2019
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	91 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	5 - 9 Years

About the Author

Isabelle Simler has written and illustrated over a dozen books for children, including Sweet Dreamers, Plume, and The Blue Hour (all Eerdmans). Plume was named New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book, and both Plume and The Blue Hour were featured in the Society of Illustrators "The Original Art" Annual Exhibition. Isabelle lives in France. www.isabellesimler.com.
  Isabelle Simler has written and illustrated over twenty children's books. The Blue Hour, Sweet Dreamers, My Wild Cat, Plume, and A Perfect Spot (all Eerdmans) were each featured in the Society of Illustrators "The Original Art" annual exhibition, and Plume was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. Isabelle lives in France. Follow her on Instagram @isabellesimler or visit her website at isabellesimler.com.

Editorial Reviews

…wittily explores the disconnect between house cats' sedentary ways and the mostly untapped physical prowess they've inherited from their big, bad, feral ancestors…When Simler's black cat finally springs into action, its comic timing is impeccable. So are Simler's pen-and-ink drawings, which have a scratchy, sheddy quality all too appropriate to this subject.

The New York Times Book Review - Bruce Handy

Kirkus Reviews (STARRED review)
"Feline fanciers will be immediately charmed by the unnamed, yellow-eyed black cat who prowls the pages of this French import. . . . With evident affection and sly humor, this paean to a beloved pet perfectly captures this (and thus every) cat's allure."

Booklist
"Truly stunning artwork. . . . For cat lovers, the art alone will delight. . . . The science is bonus, covering several physiological angles and unafraid of presenting higher-level vocab and concepts."

From the Publisher

★ 2019-07-24
An unseen (until the end) narrator describes a beloved cat; snippets of information about feline physiology and behavior are included.

Feline fanciers will be immediately charmed by the unnamed, yellow-eyed black cat who prowls the pages of this French import (and, in one utterly convincing portrait, sprawls atop a radiator in boneless comfort). Brief text describes typical cat activities; humorously contradictory illustrations add to the charm. Pictures of a sleeping cat across two spreads, for example, appear with this sentence: "When he runs // his athletic body propels him." Declarative sentences employ sometimes-challenging vocabulary, including "vigilant" and "agile and acrobatic." Occasionally split over two double-page spreads, the straightforward sentences move the book along smoothly despite a longer-than-usual format. Asterisked notes appear at the bottoms of most double-page spreads to provide basic information and some quirky details. Readers may skip them entirely with no negative impact, but they will likely add interest for some young listeners. Simler's artwork, which has the appearance of drawings created with pastels, has a delightfully scratchy texture and displays an intriguing use of light, particularly in the nighttime scenes. Backgrounds are simply sketched, and abundant white space allows the text to stand out crisply. Bright colors and appealing details create a sense of the comfortable home where the cat and his companion dwell.

With evident affection and sly humor, this paean to a beloved pet perfectly captures this (and thus every) cat's allure. (Picture book. 3-7)

Kirkus Reviews