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I Am a Cat - by Galia Bernstein - 1 of 1

I Am a Cat - by Galia Bernstein (Board Book)

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Highlights

  • A celebration of both individuality and community, author/illustrator Galia Bernstein's board book I Am a Cat is a strong debut that shows we're all more alike than we think . . . if we look closely enough.
  • 0-3 Years
  • 7.9" x 5.9" Board Book
  • 24 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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About the Book



Simon the housecat points out that though he may not roar like a lion or run fast like a cheetah, he does have many other things in common with the big cats.



Book Synopsis



A celebration of both individuality and community, author/illustrator Galia Bernstein's board book I Am a Cat is a strong debut that shows we're all more alike than we think . . . if we look closely enough.

A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being "cat" enough. According to them, he just doesn't measure up. He doesn't have Lion's mane or Cheetah's spots. He doesn't sleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. He's small and fuzzy, not big and strong.

But ultimately, Simon shows the big cats that he's just like them . . . only smaller.

"Witty language and delightfully bold digital illustrations with hand-painted textures elevate I Am a Cat from a read-once picture book to an experience that children will want to explore multiple times." --Shelf Awareness (Starred Review)

"An amusing read-aloud for small groups or individual children." --School Library Journal (Starred Review)



Review Quotes




**STARRED REVIEW**
"Bernstein's debut is a fresh, powerful twist on the tension between in-groups and out-groups. The big cats threaten, but her hero shows no signs of compromise or apology. And her spare, clean artwork shares the same sense of certainty."--Publishers Weekly

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Bernstein's debut is fun, well crafted, and promising. The simple text and strong pictures offer an amusing read-aloud for small groups or individual children."--School Library Journal

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Witty language and delightfully bold digital illustrations with hand-painted textures elevate I Am a Cat from a read-once picture book to an experience that children will want to explore multiple times."--Shelf Awareness

"Bernstein's distinct, slightly cartoony characterizations of her array of big cats are both educational and entertaining. The big cats are indeed large and toothy, but the portrayal is ever lighthearted. Clever."--Kirkus Reviews

"Both kids and grown-ups can appreciate a small, stripey role model standing its ground when laughed at, and responding with calm, careful evidence rather than visceral frustration... It is a welcome change to see evidence-based arguments result in changed minds."--Scientific American

"Simon helps everyone realize that, though he's smaller than the rest, he's a cat all the same. This straightforward concept is entertainingly executed in accessible, humorous sentences, while the digital and hand-painted animals prowl, prance, and play in a variety of perspectives that perfectly prove Simon's point."--Booklist

"There's a touch of genuine biology in this low-key humorous text, which has a pleasing folkloric structure and formality in its tone. Bernstein's soft-edged digital illustrations will delight cat lovers."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books



About the Author



Galia Bernstein was born and raised in Israel before moving to New York to study illustration. She is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed picture books I Am a Cat and Leyla. She lives in Brooklyn.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 0-3 Years
Number of Pages: 24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Format: Board Book
Author: Galia Bernstein
Language: English
Street Date: April 12, 2022
TCIN: 84922317
UPC: 9781419759604
Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-9538
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 5.9 inches width x 7.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.55 pounds
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