I Am Cat!

by Peter Bently (Author) Chris Chatterton (Illustrator)

I Am Cat!
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

A day in the life of a cat - told from the cat's point of view! A funny rhyming picture book from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton.

I am Cat. Cat is me. A most superior thing to be.I am Cat. I need nap. Window? Cupboard? Dog Bed? Lap! Join one sassy little cat for a busy day packed full of essential cat activities. From climbing and prowling, to playing and snoozing. Being head of the house is a full-time job!

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Starred Review

PreS-K--Acting like the star of the show that most cats know themselves to be, the hero of this charming tale saunters across the page, generously allowing readers a glimpse into the wonderfulness of being a cat. Illustrations full of humor, warmth, and energy follow along with all of the cat's adventures and mischievous escapades. Poetry beginning with the repeated line "I am Cat" captures the day from waking up the human who has the privilege of feeding the cat to encountering the neighbor's dog and finally to scratches and pets from the young child in the house who knows just how to stroke the cat's fur. An insightful title for teaching point-of-view or personification, this could also be useful for engaging children with poetry, or for nudging them to write about pets--real or wished for--in their lives. VERDICT A delightful combination of art and verse that entertains and appropriately honors the magnificence of being in a world where there are cats.--John Scott

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Review quotes

"Bently's kitty's-eye view of a day is a rhyming romp that young feline aficionados will enjoy."-Kirkus Reviews

"An insightful title for teaching point-of-view or personification, this could also be useful for engaging children with poetry, or for nudging them to write about pets—real or wished for—in their lives. A delightful combination of art and verse that entertains and appropriately honors the magnificence of being in a world where there are cats."-School Library Journal, starred review

Peter Bently
Peter Bently (he/him) is the award-winning author of many books for younger children. These include King Jack and the Dragon (ALA Notable Book of the Year), The Great Dog Bottom Swap (shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize), and Cats Ahoy! (winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize).

Chris Chatterton (he/him) is a best-selling children's illustrator. He began his career in graphic design and animation. Since then he has gone on to illustrate multiple books for children, including the Ten Minutes to Bed series and the Gus picture books.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780593520864
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication date
May 02, 2023
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV002050 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Cats
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
Library of Congress categories
Cats
Picture books
Stories in rhyme

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