A Bed for Kitty: A Picture Book

by Yasmine Surovec, Yasmine Surovec (Illustrator)

Overview

Sweet dreams, Kitty! This adorable bedtime book from the creator of I See Kitty is perfect for tucking the very youngest cat lovers in at night.

Kitty sleeps everywhere: on the TV, in the sink, even in her litter box! But she never sleeps in her own bed. This follow up to Yasmine Surovec's I See Kitty shows that sometimes it takes a friend to find the perfect place to sleep. With bright, bold artwork, A Bed for Kitty will charm very young readers with its gentle humor and genuine warmth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781466877306
Publisher:	Roaring Brook Press
Publication date:	09/23/2014
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Yasmine Surovec loves kitties. She is the artist behind the popular comic blog and book Cat vs. Human. Originally from Manila, Philippines, she now lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband and their puppy and three kitties.

Yasmine Surovec loves kitties. She is the artist behind the popular comic blog and book Cat vs. Human. She is the author and illustrator of the picture books I See Kitty and A Bed for Kitty, and the My Pet Human chapter book series. Originally from Manila, Philippines, she now divides her time between California and Arizona with her husband, son, and their puppy and three kitties.

Editorial Reviews

With comic-style art in an offbeat palette heavy on shades of olive and peach, Surovec plays for laughs the mysterious phenomenon of children who will sleep anywhere but in their own beds.

The New York Times Book Review - Maria Russo

“A delight for children and caregivers alike.” —Booklist

“This will ring true for young pet owners and pet owner wannabes, who will all be eager to chime in with true or fictional accounts of their own charges.” —BCCB

“This sweet story will make a nice bedtime story for preschoolers.” —School Library Journal

“Cat lovers will respond to the "aww" factor here.” —Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

What kitten does not love sleeping? In this charming picture book, Chloe has bought a special bed for her Kitty, but she is not too fond of it. Chloe has put so much thought and love for this special gift; however; her beloved Kitty would rather sleep and seek comfort on many other places aside from the one intended for the feline. Chloe likes to sleep on a chair, on top of the television set, in her litter box, Mom’s favorite sweater, Dad’s old slippers, and Chloe’s sock drawer. As Chloe wonders why Kitty would rather sleep elsewhere, she devises a plan to sleep on the cat’s bed to coax her to sleep there instead. The bright, simplistic, and colorful illustrations will appeal to parents and young children. This book makes a great read aloud and bedtime story for those wanting a catnap or a long rest for the night. Reviewer: Rosa Roberts; Ages 3 to 6.

Children's Literature - Rosa Roberts

08/01/2014
PreS—Chloe's kitty loves to sleep, so the child is excited about giving her the perfect present, a new bed. Unfortunately, Kitty doesn't seem to like it. She seems to prefer sleeping almost anywhere else: on the TV, in her litter box, on Mom's favorite sweater, or even on a houseplant. Chloe is disappointed that her thoughtful gift is being ignored, so one night, when her pet has taken over her bed, Chloe curls up on Kitty's bed. Intrigued, the purring feline finally decides to sleep in her own bed—on top of Chloe. The illustrations are large and uncluttered, with minimal details or background. Feelings, whether human or feline, are clearly shown through facial expressions done with minimal lines—dots for eyes, a circle or line for mouth—and most spreads feature a single sentence. This sweet story will make a nice bedtime story for preschoolers curling up in their own soft beds among loved ones or a group read-aloud for the very youngest listeners.—Laura Hunter, Mount Laurel Library, NJ

School Library Journal

2014-06-10
In this slight follow-up to I See Kitty (2013), Chloe’s new kitty has made herself at home, draping herself almost everywhere for her catnaps.Foreshadowing the theme of the book, the endpapers feature thumbnails of felines dozing on books and clothes, in bowls and shopping bags. Then Chloe asks, “Can I give Kitty her present now?” What is it? A bed for Kitty! But as much as Kitty loves sleeping, she is not interested in her bed. From one spread to the next, Chloe’s excitement changes from surprise to bewildered frustration to despondence as Kitty sleeps on the bag her bed came in, Chloe’s chair, the litter box (Chloe says “Eep!”), Mom’s favorite sweater and right in the middle of Chloe’s bed. The simple text will allow the book to serve some youngsters as an early reader. As before, the illustrations pay homage to the Hello Kitty aesthetic: black outlines, big shapes, matte colors. Chloe’s expressions are captured in pinprick eyes and a mouth indicated by a line or an O. Only when sad Chloe climbs onto Kitty’s bed does Kitty pay attention, stretching out right on top of Chloe.While cat lovers will respond to the “aww” factor here, this outing will not, unlike the first, stand up to repeated readings.(Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews