They All Saw a Cat/Todos Vieron Un Gato (English-Spanish Bilingual Edition)

Now available in bilingual English-Spanish edition! "The single best children's book of the past 20 years. Hands down." --The Wall Street Journal

New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Honor winner They All Saw a Cat is a visual delight and a charming read-aloud that invites kids and parents to explore the concept of perception.

Sin lugar a duda, el mejor libro infantil de los últimos veinte años . --The Wall Street Journal

El libro superventas del New York Times y mención de honor del Premio Caldecott Todos vieron un gato es un deleite visual y un libro encantador para leer en voz alta que invita a las familias a explorar el concepto de la percepción.

The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, author and illustrator Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?

El gato caminó por el mundo con sus bigotes, orejas y patas . . . En esta gloriosa celebración de la observación, la curiosidad y la imaginación, el autor e ilustrador Brendan Wenzel nos muestra las muchas vidas de un gato y cómo la perspectiva le da forma a lo que vemos. Cuando ves un gato, qué ves?

ENGAGING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING: Children will love following along with the simple, fun story, while parents will appreciate the book's clever and thoughtful lessons about how everyone has a unique perspective.

INCREDIBLE TALENT: Brendan Wenzel is a New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator. In addition to the Caldecott Honor-winning They All Saw a Cat, he's also the creator of Hello Hello and A Stone Sat Still, and he has illustrated a number of other picture books focused on animals and nature.

RAVE REVIEWS: This bestselling book has earned multiple honors and starred reviews. Highlights include:

"Dazzling." --The Horn Book Magazine

• Publishers Weekly, starred review
• School Library Journal, starred review
• Shelf Awareness for Readers, starred review
• Slate's Best Books of the Century (So Far)
• People Magazine, Best Children's Books of the Year
• Time Magazine, Top 10 Children's and YA Books of the Year
• Amazon.com Top Ten Books of the Year
• Boston Globe Best Children's Books of the Year
• Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of the Year
• New York Times Notable Book of the Year
• School Library Journal Best Books of the Year

Perfect for:

• Parents, grandparents, and educators
• Preschool and kindergarten level readers
• Gift givers looking for a fun, interactive family read-aloud book
• Fans of picture books like I Want My Hat Back, Ricky the Rock That Couldn't Roll, The Wonderful Things You Will Be, What Do You Do With a Problem?, and The Day the Crayons Quit

Author: Brendan Wenzel
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 08/25/2026
Pages: 44
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781797241296
Language: Spanish
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2026 pg. 54

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 award-winning books for children, including Inside Cat, A Stone Sat Still, Hello Hello, and They All Saw a Cat, which was a 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.

Brendan Wenzel es un autor e ilustrador de libros superventas del New York Times radicado en el norte del estado de Nueva York. Ha escrito e ilustrado varios libros infantiles galardonados, como Inside Cat, A Stone Sat Still, Hello Hello y They All Saw a Cat (Todos vieron un gato), el cual obtuvo la mención de honor del Premio Caldecott. Es un orgulloso colaborador de muchas organizaciones que trabajan para proteger y conservar lugares y criaturas salvajes. Puedes conocer más acerca de su trabajo en brendanwenzel.info.