Inside Cat

New York Times bestselling children's book author/illustrator Brendan Wenzel offers a funny and wise celebration of observation, curiosity, and indoor life.

From the endlessly inventive Caldecott Honor author/illustrator of They All Saw a Cat comes a picture book that is playful, perceptive, and full of delights. Inside Cat is just that: an inside cat. But while the cat's life is bound by the walls of an unusual house, it's far from dull.

As the cat wanders, wonders, stares, and snacks, roaming from room to room and place to place, both cat and reader discover worlds and sensations beyond what's right in front of them. And just when Inside Cat is sure it knows everything, another surprise awaits! Fresh, funny, and wise, Inside Cat is a feast for the eyes and the imagination.

ENCOURAGES IMAGINATIVE THINKING: All of Brendan Wenzel's books play with observation, perception, and the imagination. Readers will see how the cat's imagination grows as it explores its building and will be inspired to make their own imaginative journeys.

ENCOURAGES OBSERVATION: There are many details in this picture book, from the decorations in the different rooms to the animals that appear. Young readers will enjoy seeing how these details affect the cat and will flip pages back and forth to see how the cat has incorporated these details into its thinking.

CELEBRATES BEING CREATIVE INDOORS: The cat's world is inside a building, and it enjoys every aspect of being inside. The book sends a positive message about playing inside that parents will appreciate.

GREAT TO READ ALOUD: The rhythmic narrative and refrains are catchy and fun to read out loud and invite audience participation.

BELOVED AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Brendan Wenzel is a bestselling Caldecott Honor-winning artist and a sought-after speaker at schools and libraries. His illustrated books They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, and A Stone Sat Still have received multiple starred reviews, state awards, and are family and classroom favorites.

Perfect for:

• Parents and grandparents looking for a fun story to read aloud with toddlers
• Cat lovers
• Fans of Brendan Wenzel
• Teachers and librarians
• Adding to the shelf alongside books by Sandra Boynton, Margaret Wise Brown, and Dr. Seuss

Author: Brendan Wenzel
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 10/12/2021
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.31h x 11.37w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781452173191
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518079 / Inside Cat


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/16/2021
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2021 - Book Of Special Distinction
School Library Journal 09/03/2021 pg. 1
Booklist 09/15/2021 pg. 55
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2021 pg. 87
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Brendan Wenzel is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator based in upstate New York. He has written and illustrated several books for children, including A Stone Sat Still, Hello Hello, and They All Saw A Cat, which was the recipient of a Caldecott Honor. He is also a proud collaborator with many groups working to protect and conserve wild places and creatures. You can find more of his work at Brendanwenzel.info.