If You See a Kitten

Butler, Major John

ISBN 10: 1627657290 ISBN 13: 9781627657297

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 2015

Synopsis

From a pretty peacock (oooh!) to some slimy slugs (yuck!), the animals depicted by acclaimed illustrator-author John Butler will delight the very young. This simple, interactive look at various animals and the responses they evoke will coax giggles and spirited responses from young children as they follow along.

About this title

About the Author:

John Butler has written more than a dozen books for children and illustrated over sixty. His books have been published in more than twenty countries and won awards such as the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award, IRA Teachers Choice Awards, and Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year. He has had a long career in illustration working for a very wide range of clients including Time magazine, Sesame Street, and the Sunday Times.

Review:

"The delicately detailed illustrations are quite wonderful... Situated against a plain creamy background, each intricately drawn creature is an exquisite naturalistic rendering, requiring no extra fanfare. Perfect for preschoolers and younger, Butler's tale easily lends itself to group read aloud settings, with each successive reading sure to become more riotous as the children become familiar with their responses." ?Kirkus Reviews
"Butler invites youngsters to revel in the reactions to 10 splendidly rendered portraits... Children, especially those on the younger end of the target audience, will likely embrace this handsome book's exhortations..." ?Publishers Weekly
"Although words are minimal, the illustrations, primarily in gold and brown tones across glossy spreads, are irresistible. This title will have particular appeal for toddlers." ?School Library Journal
"The best part of this book is the soft, realistic, luminescent illustrations, which lead readers through the questions and humorous answers." ?Observer Dispatch

About this edition

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1627657290
• ISBN 13: 9781627657297
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Butler Major John