Book
Cat nap
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250054586
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Physical Description:
print
regular print
34 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm - Publisher: New York : Feiwel and Friends, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2016.
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| Subject: | Cats -- Juvenile fiction |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Public Library | E YUL (Text) | 35140100008260 | Junior Picture Books | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2015 December #1
This tale about a cat who wants to take a nap and a kitten who wants to play is an engaging way to teach opposites. It's naptime, and Cat and Kitten have different ideas of how to spend it. Each one peers through a goldfish bowl on adjoining pages: Cat's eyes are closed, but Kitten is curious and wide-awake. Kitten wants to play hide-and-seek! Part of the comedy throughout is the desperate lengths Cat goes to in finding a perfect hiding spot. Cat goes high (on top of the bookcase) and low (under the bed). Cat tries the dark (under the basement stairs), but Kitten turns on the light. Cat hides indoors and out, each spot pounced on by Kitten. Heavily lined illustrations in bold colors emphasize shapes and the simple concepts highlighted by the story. The hide-and-seek framework, with Cat well camouflaged in a number of places, involves readers in the game. Readers of this will also like Yuly's Early Bird (2014). Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews. - Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2017 September #1
Big gray Cat is sleepy. He would like to nap. Kitten, however, wants to play. Reluctantly, Cat agrees to a game of hide-and-seek. High, low, no matter where Cat hides, Kitten finds him. Even in a flower pot! Finally, Cat decides he will take his nap, but guess who is already cuddled in his bed? Yuly's artwork is as sprightly as the tale, which milks all the humor from a situation that mirrors the experiences of a younger and older sibling. The simple shapes outlined in black stand out nicely against the pure blue, gray, and white backgrounds. Little ones will get a laugh out of this book. Copyright 2017 Booklist Reviews. - Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 2016 Fall
Kitten wants to play hide-and-seek. Cat "hides" in hopes of sneaking in a nap, "but Kitten always finds him!" Soon Cat has had enough but finds Kitten asleep in his bed. Simple text features just enough repetition to heighten humor when the pattern breaks. Thickly outlined illustrations in big, bright shapes strongly communicate the cats' emotions and their odd-couple dynamic. Copyright 2016 Horn Book Guide Reviews. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2015 October #2
When Cat agrees to play hide-and-seek with Kitten, he underestimates his relentless opponent. It's noon: time for drowsy Cat's nap, but curious Kitten has other ideas and suggests they play hide-and-seek. Initially Cat hides high atop a bookcase, but Kitten finds him. Next, Cat hides low, under a bed. Again, Kitten finds him. Cat tries hiding in the dark basement, but he's exposed when wily Kitten turns on the light. Everywhere (a box, a bag, a hammock, a flower pot, a flower garden, and more) Cat hides, Kitten always finds himâeven when the younger feline just gives up and tries to take her own nap. The simple text relies on repetition to stress Cat's futile plight, while bold illustrations use flat, bright colors, basic shapes, and definitive black outlines to amplify Kitten's successful pursuit. Kitten's wild, impish eyes and playful facial expressions provide a droll contrast to Cat's disdainful demeanor and occasional wide-eyed shock. Wee listeners should revel in locating Cat's hiding spots almost as much as they will relish finding a teeny, watchful mouse tucked into its own hiding places, where it safely and silently observes the oblivious felines engrossed in their game. Delightful pre-nap read-aloud fare. (Picture book. 1-3) Copyright Kirkus 2015 Kirkus/BPI Communications.All rights reserved. - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2015 November #1
Yuly's third sleep-centric animal story, after Early Bird and Night Owl, follows the efforts of a large gray cat to sneak in a noontime nap. Unfortunately for him, rowdy white Kitten only wants to play. Hide-and-seek is the perfect solution, but Kitten is far too talented a seeker for Cat to get much shut-eye while he's hiding. Loose lines, big blocks of bright color, and midcentury modern details provide just enough setting for the cats to explore (and details, like a reappearing mouse, for readers to spot). The gotcha ending will be familiar to any parents who have found a suddenly-tuckered-out little one taking up space in their beds. Ages 1â3. Agent: Lori Kilkelly, Rodeen Literary Management. (Jan.)
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PreS-KâIt is noon, and Cat is ready for her nap. Unfortunately, Kitten is ready to play. When Kitten suggests a game of hide-and-seek, Cat reluctantly agrees and hides in a variety of spots around the home, but Kitten always finds him. Near the end of the book, Yuly adds a twist and asks readers to find Cat hiding on the page. Cat finally decides he is too tired to play and declares the game over. He saunters off to enjoy his long-awaited nap far away from Kittenâ¦or so he thinks. Young readers will giggle with delight when they turn the page to discover Kitten fast asleep in Cat's bed! Yuly's humorous story embeds various opposites organically through the tale, especially in the hiding places Cat chooses. Using a minimalist approach, the simple shapes and limited palette of bold colors that contrast against the solid backgrounds will appeal to the youngest of readers. Facial expressions add depth and humor to the story line, allowing text to be sparseâperfect for the intended audience. As an extra bonus, slightly older readers will enjoy finding the little mouse hidden on each page. VERDICT Perfect for an interactive storytime and an introduction to opposites.âBeth Parmer, New Albany Elementary Library, OH
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Toddler-PreSâThis board book edition of Yuly's book of opposites loses none of its original charm and energyâwho doesn't love a game of hide-and-seek? Readers follow along as Cat tries to hide and take a nap but is continually thwarted by rambunctious Kitten. Kids can look for Cat throughout the book, and a tiny gray mouse offers kids a slightly more challenging creature to find.Animal Talk: Mexican Folk Art Animal Sounds in English and Spanish (Weill)
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