Cat Nap

by Toni Yuly

Overview

It's naptime, and Cat is ready for Kitten to settle down. But Kitten has other ideas!

In this book filled with opposites (big and little, black and white, sleepy and awake) Toni Yuly proves once again—as she did with Early Bird and Night Owl—that simple concepts come alive for the youngest readers through bold art and charming language.

Now available in board book format!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250054586
Publisher:	Feiwel & Friends
Publication date:	01/26/2016
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	1 - 3 Years

About the Author

Toni Yuly's first picture book, Early Bird, was also published by Feiwel and Friends and was praised as "extend[ing] the way kids think about words," by Booklist in a starred review. A former librarian, Toni Yuly lives and paints in Bremerton, Washington.

Editorial Reviews

11/02/2015
Yuly’s third sleep-centric animal story, after Early Bird and Night Owl, follows the efforts of a large gray cat to sneak in a noontime nap. Unfortunately for him, rowdy white Kitten only wants to play. Hide-and-seek is the perfect solution, but Kitten is far too talented a seeker for Cat to get much shut-eye while he’s hiding. Loose lines, big blocks of bright color, and midcentury modern details provide just enough setting for the cats to explore (and details, like a reappearing mouse, for readers to spot). The gotcha ending will be familiar to any parents who have found a suddenly-tuckered-out little one taking up space in their beds. Ages 1–3. Agent: Lori Kilkelly, Rodeen Literary Management. (Jan.)

Publishers Weekly

It’s noon, time to rest, and Cat is sleepy. He wants to nap, but Kitten is curious and wants to play with Cat. Kitten wants to play hide-and seek, and Cat agrees to hide. Cat hides in places both high and low, but Kitten always finds him. Cat hides in the dark, but Kitten turns on the light. Cat hides anywhere and everywhere, but Kitten manages to find him. Cat decides that he will take his nap far away from Kitten, but when he goes to his cat bed, Kitten is already in the bed, fast asleep. This cheery story contains some opposite words basic for children who are just beginning to understand that concept. The illustrations, in vivid colors, are simple, and each figure is outlined in bold black lines. On one page, the reader is asked to try to find the character hidden in the flowers. A little mouse watches the Cat and Kitten throughout the story and appears on most pages. Children will enjoy finding the mouse, since it is sometimes somewhat hidden. The cute story has action that will keep the reader interested, followed by a calm and pleasant ending. The book would be a good choice to read aloud to toddlers, either at naptime or bedtime. Reviewer: Vicki Foote; Ages 2 to 4.

Children's Literature - Vicki Foote

2015-10-06
When Cat agrees to play hide-and-seek with Kitten, he underestimates his relentless opponent. It's noon: time for drowsy Cat's nap, but curious Kitten has other ideas and suggests they play hide-and-seek. Initially Cat hides high atop a bookcase, but Kitten finds him. Next, Cat hides low, under a bed. Again, Kitten finds him. Cat tries hiding in the dark basement, but he's exposed when wily Kitten turns on the light. Everywhere (a box, a bag, a hammock, a flower pot, a flower garden, and more) Cat hides, Kitten always finds him—even when the younger feline just gives up and tries to take her own nap. The simple text relies on repetition to stress Cat's futile plight, while bold illustrations use flat, bright colors, basic shapes, and definitive black outlines to amplify Kitten's successful pursuit. Kitten's wild, impish eyes and playful facial expressions provide a droll contrast to Cat's disdainful demeanor and occasional wide-eyed shock. Wee listeners should revel in locating Cat's hiding spots almost as much as they will relish finding a teeny, watchful mouse tucked into its own hiding places, where it safely and silently observes the oblivious felines engrossed in their game. Delightful pre-nap read-aloud fare. (Picture book. 1-3)

Kirkus Reviews

Big gray Cat is sleepy. He would like to nap. Kitten, however, wants to play. ... Little ones will get a laugh out of this book. — Booklist

From the Publisher

07/01/2017
Toddler-PreS—This board book edition of Yuly's book of opposites loses none of its original charm and energy—who doesn't love a game of hide-and-seek? Readers follow along as Cat tries to hide and take a nap but is continually thwarted by rambunctious Kitten. Kids can look for Cat throughout the book, and a tiny gray mouse offers kids a slightly more challenging creature to find.Animal Talk: Mexican Folk Art Animal Sounds in English and Spanish (Weill)

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