{"product_id":"how-to-be-a-cat-9781419705281","title":"How to Be a Cat","description":"In cut-paper artist Nikki McClure's latest picture book, a kitten practices the basics of feline behavior over the course of a day. A single word of text per spread teaches readers \"how to be a cat\"--how to stretch, clean, pounce, feast--while the striking paper cuts illustrate the kitten's attempts to imitate an adult cat's mastery of each skill. At times the kitten triumphantly succeeds, and at other times the kitten struggles, in vignettes that range from whimsical to profound.\u003cbr\u003e A celebration of all things feline, \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Cat\u003c\/i\u003e also tells a universal story of mastering life skills, and of the sometimes tender, sometimes stern relationship between parent and child, teacher and pupil. Cat lovers of all ages will connect to this loving portrayal of a mentor-student relationship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Cat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Purrrrfect for beginning readers and little artists with an eye for fine cut-paper compositions and craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A delightful picture book in every way. Beginning with the paw-print endpapers, youngsters will know that they are in for an adventure. The simplicity and flow of page design are beautifully done as viewers follow a kitten and his mother as she teaches him basic feline behavior.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e McClure's cut-paper spreads can be mesmerizing.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e McClure wonderfully captures the shape and movement of the feline form, and kids will also enjoy pointing out the blue and white butterflies and the black-capped chickadee that also appear on several pages.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for cat lovers of all ages, the book helps us reconnect with memories of our own jouney of growth and learning.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eCat Fancy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/12\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419705281\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 10.50w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/11\/2013 pg. 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2013 pg. 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2013 pg. 474\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2013 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nikki McClure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075479732405,"sku":"9781419705281","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_c1f89b40-5d1b-4b80-89cd-5a259c53c3e4.jpg?v=1691466979","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/how-to-be-a-cat-9781419705281","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}