Only the Cat Saw (Picture Puffins)

by Ashley Wolff

Paperback, 1985

Status

Available

Local notes

R Wol

Barcode

2700

Publication

Puffin (1985), 32 pages

Description

As Amy and her family get ready to settle down for the night, the cat gets ready to explore and sees many things.

Awards

Original language

English

Original publication date

1985

Physical description

32 p.; 20 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member LLLOFCOLUMBIA
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
A family go about their usual evening and nighttime routine in this lovely picture-book, while their nocturnal cat observes the many beauties that they are missing. As the family eat supper, the cat watches the sunset. While the baby of the family is given his bath, the cat plays outside with
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fireflies. And when bedtime comes for the humans, the cat is busy observing the local wildlife. Until the very end, when the exhausted feline drops off to sleep in the morning, only the cat sees what is happening all around...

With a simple text and beautiful artwork - the book alternates between full-page color illustrations of the family, with text on the facing page, and two-page text-less paintings featuring the cat - Only the Cat Saw is a real treat for cat-lovers young and old. Ashley Wolff captures one marmalade kitty's watchful curiosity (and his many poses) perfectly here, while the story emphasizes the nocturnal habits of our feline companions. Recommended to all young cat lovers, who are sure to recognize a few things here!
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Pages

32

Rating

½ (13 ratings; 3.8)
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