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Highlights
- Meet Kitty!
- 2-5 Years
- 8.9" x 10.6" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Concepts
- Series Name: Kitty and Cat
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Book Synopsis
Meet Kitty! Kitty wants to play! Meet Cat. Cat just wants to nap. Bold, whimsical artwork and plenty of humor engage little ones in a sly and stylish introduction to opposites. This deceptively simple concept book introduces readers to grumpy, old, exhausted Cat, who just wants to be left alone, and to happy, new, energetic Kitty, who longs to make friends. In a story told entirely through well-chosen pairs of opposites and drolly expressive artwork, author-illustrator Mirka Hokkanen manages to elevate the humble concept book into a true work of art--one that is bound to have readers giggling and crying for more!Review Quotes
The concise text, made up entirely of opposite words, is effective, while the digitally created illustrations of the protagonists will make cat lovers smile; together, text and art convey a simple story of the developing relationship between the new fur-siblings. . . endearing.
--Kirkus Reviews Two cats prove a study in contrasts in this humorous look at opposites from Hokkanen . . . After a dramatic chase sequence, the duo finds their way to an understanding--and a cozy, cuddling friendship. But a cheeky final illustration hints that quiet on the home front may not last. . . . a lively, feline-forward concept lesson.
--Publishers Weekly Hokkanen tells a simple, satisfying story while including examples of opposites in a natural-sounding way. . . Color is used sparingly in some scenes and fully in others but always effectively. An amusing, enjoyable picture book for reading aloud.
--Booklist Old or new, grumpy or happy, opposites describe this charming pair of cats as they learn to live with each other. . . . Hokkanen combines an opposites-filled text and digital illustrations to capture the tone and emotion of both cats. . . . Highly entertaining for teaching opposites or for prompting students to add descriptive language to a fun story.
--School Library Journal Author/illustrator Mirka Hokkanen creates laugh-out-loud depictions of a grumpy cat and enthusiastic kitten, turning this concept book about opposites into a gentle tale about love and friendship of the feline variety.
--The Virginian Pilot
About the Author
Mirka Hokkanen is an author-illustrator who likes fun, quirky animal characters and dislikes soggy cereal that's been left in a bowl for too long. She began her career as a fine art printmaker before transitioning to picture book illustration. She is the illustrator of Four Otters Toboggan: An Animal Counting Book by Vivian Kirkfield and the author-illustrator of the early-reader graphic novel Mossy and Tweed: Crazy for Coconuts. When not holding a paintbrush or a pen, Mirka Hokkanen likes to knit, sew, and explore the outdoors with her three energetic kids. But she dislikes stepping on slugs after rain and getting her socks wet after someone has tracked water in the house. Mirka Hokkanen was born in Finland and has lived all around the world as a military spouse.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 10.6 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 2-5 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Series Title: Kitty and Cat
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Concepts
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Theme: Opposites
Format: Hardcover
Author: Mirka Hokkanen
Language: English
Street Date: April 4, 2023
TCIN: 87210634
UPC: 9781536223675
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-3696
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Tickmenot - 2 years ago
When an older grumpy cat, suddenly has a kitten come live with him, all kinds of things happen. The kitten’s high energy keeps the older one on his toes—when he can stay awake, that is! As the new kitten invades his space, the grumpy cat has his tale bitten, and a fish bowl dumped on top of his head. Children will laugh at the things the little cat causes to happen to the big cat. Just when it seems the big cat would be happy for this new cat to be gone, things change when the grumpy one takes mercy on the small one. Youngsters will appreciate how things change between the two cats, and will love to hear the story. It is a good opportunity to point out that changes may not seem good at first, but sometimes things can get better than before if given the chance. The wonderful illustrations, done by the author, make the five-star story even funnier. Over-sized and hard backed, this picture book will become a favorite of children aged two through six years old. Thank you, Candlewick Press, for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own.