Jungle Cat
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- May 2023
- Category
- Cats, Humorous Stories, City & Town Life, Friendship
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459834668
- Publish Date
- May 2023
- List Price
- $17.99
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781459834644
- Publish Date
- May 2023
- List Price
- $21.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 3 to 5
- Grade: p to k
- Reading age: 3 to 5
Description
An indoor cat brings a community together after his dreams of exploring the outside world quickly go awry.
Bob is an orange tabby cat with big dreams. He lives in a safe and friendly apartment building with his human, Pippa, but Bob knows he is more than an indoor cat—he's a Jungle Cat! When he sneaks outside to chase after his dream, Bob's adventure suddenly gets too wild. It's a good thing jungle cats know when to ask for help!
Vibrantly illustrated with playful depictions of city and apartment life, this is the delightful story of an over-confident cat who learns about the comforts of community and home.
About the authors
Andrew Larsen est père au foyer et auteur. Quand il était enfant, il passait toujours une partie de son été au chalet de ses grands-parents, situé sur une colline, près d'un lac. Andrew habite à Toronto. Il a publié sept albums jeunesse.
Andrew Larsen is a father, homemaker and author. When he was a child, he would spend a part of every summer with his grandparents at their cottage on a hill, by a lake. Andrew now lives in a downtown Toronto neighbourhood. He has published seven picture books.
Udayana Lugo is a self-taught illustrator of mixed heritage. She is passionate about representation and tries to portray people of different backgrounds and abilities in her work. She works both traditionally and digitally, with a strong preference for watercolors and pencils. She has illustrated more than fifteen books, including the picture books When You Meet a Dragon and Jungle Cat, which was commended as a 2023 CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens. Udayana lives and works on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Musqueam and Squamish Nations, also called Richmond, BC.
Awards
- Commended, Children's Book Council Teacher Favorites Award Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
- Commended, Children's Book Council Children's Favorites Award Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
“This story shows life in a city, with lots of sights and sounds and a diverse group of neighbors in a variety of professions…Demonstrates the values of imagination and pretend play, as well as the benefits of being part of a community where neighbors become friends and extended family…A great choice for a read-aloud.”
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLDC)
“This story shows life in a city, with lots of sights and sounds and a diverse group of neighbors in a variety of professions…Demonstrates the values of imagination and pretend play, as well as the benefits of being part of a community where neighbors become friends and extended family…A great choice for a read-aloud.”
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“Engaging…Full of good humor and patience, creating an ideal existence for a spoiled kitty.”
Booklist
“Lively and filled with delightful, witty details...A welcome reminder that whether you’re a cat or a human, it’s nice to have friendly people around ready to help you out.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Kids will very much enjoy this tale, while appreciating the multicolored digital artwork that includes details sure to invite notice and conversation.”
Sal's Fiction Addiction
“Beautifully illustrated book with bright colours and detailed pictures...will likely become a favourite…Recommended.”
CM Magazine
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