Grumpy Cat - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1907967478 ISBN 13: 9781907967474

Publisher: Boxer Books Limited

Synopsis

Once there was a cat who lived all alone.He ate on his own. He slept on his own.He spent every day alone. Poor Cat! The other kitties never ask him to play. He just seems so... grumpy. Then, one night, in a terrible rainstorm, everything changes: Cat hears a plaintive meow and finds a drenched little kitten taking shelter between his paws. And no matter what Grumpy Cat does, she's determined to stick by him. Endearing art, expressive characters, and gentle storytelling from Britta Teckentrup (Big Smelly Bear) send children the comforting message that there's a special friend for everyone. Once there was a cat who lived all alone.He ate on his own. He slept on his own.He spent every day alone. Poor Cat! The other kitties never ask him to play. He just seems so... grumpy. Then, one night, in a terrible rainstorm, everything changes: Cat hears a plaintive meow and finds a drenched little kitten taking shelter between his paws. And no matter what Grumpy Cat does, she's determined to stick by him. Endearing art, expressive characters, and gentle storytelling from Britta Teckentrup (Big Smelly Bear) send children the comforting message that there's a special friend for everyone.

About this title

About the Author

Britta Teckentrup studied at St. Martin's College of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. An internationally published author and illustrator, Britta lives and works in Berlin, Germany with her artist husband and young son.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1—Grumpy Cat isn't really grumpy—he's just lonely. He wants to make friends but doesn't know how. When he meets a lost, playful kitten, he almost misses his chance to befriend her by walking away. The kitten's cheerfulness almost comes to naught, until a near accident causes Grumpy Cat to save her. From there the path of true friendship runs smooth. This is a simple, familiar story greatly enhanced by bold, colorful illustrations on large areas of white space. Teckentrup creates remarkably expressive characters with a few select colors and, in particular, use of white space within the eyes. The uncluttered layout keeps readers focused on the interaction between the two cats so that even when they are small creatures in a big world, they are the center of attention. This is a winningly attractive book that will have broad appeal. Join it with Judith Byron Schachner's The Grannyman (Dutton, 1999) and Sam Lloyd's Mr. Pusskins (S & S, 2006) to celebrate feline friendship.—Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MA
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Edition details

• Publisher: Boxer Books Limited
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1907967478
• ISBN 13: 9781907967474
• Binding: Board book