A Gallery of Cats - by Ruth Brown (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

When Tom visits an art gallery with his grandma, he wanders into a side room and discovers a very special exhibition indeed.

One by one, the cats in the paintings come to life and follow him as he views all the pictures, until a large and scary cat makes them all rush back to the safety of their own frames.

Ruth Brown has brilliantly imagined her own masterpieces in this playful exploration of the artistic styles of famous painters through the years. Tom discovers 13 painters from Mondrian to Munch and Kahlo to Klimt, learning along the way about the artists themselves, art styles, and even breeds of cat! This is an intriguing introduction to art for the young that will be pored over by children and adults alike.

Review Quotes

"[A]n immersive and whimsical tour. . . . Brown is masterful in her tributes, and her strict design structure--Tom on the left side, paintings on the right--allows marvelous little visual gifts to emerge. . . . If Brown's goal is to make readers of all ages curious to learn more about great artists, she should consider this goal achieved, spectacularly."--starred, Shelf Awareness

"[Y]oung people and adults . . . who enjoy looking at skillfully rendered art will appreciate the experience. . . . Visually enticing, inviting repeat visits."--Kirkus Reviews