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They All Saw a Cat

by Brendan Wenzel Publisher: CHRONICLE BOOKS

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One cat, many ways of seeing

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Awards & Recognition

  • Bestseller

    New York Times bestseller

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  • Author recognition

    New York Times bestselling author

    The description identifies Brendan Wenzel as a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator.

  • Critical praise

    Called “the single best children's book of the past 20 years” by The Wall Street Journal

    The Wall Street Journal is quoted calling the book “the single best children's book of the past 20 years.”

AlbakiReads Editorial

One cat, many ways of seeing

A cat moves through the world as different observers see it in different ways. Brendan Wenzel builds the book around that visual variation, inviting young readers to notice how a single subject can appear differently depending on perspective. The straightforward premise gives children and adults a shared starting point for talking about observation, curiosity, and imagination, with the cat’s whiskers, ears, and paws anchoring the exploration. At 44 pages, it is a picture-book read-aloud that turns looking closely into part of the experience.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Families seeking a picture-book read-aloud to share with young children
  • Preschool and kindergarten readers exploring observation and perspective
  • Educators introducing discussion about how people see things differently

Themes

PerspectiveObservationCuriosityImagination

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Book overview

"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.

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?

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:

"An ingenious idea, gorgeously realized."--Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Both simple and ingenious in concept, Wenzel's book feels like a game changer."--The Huffington Post

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
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