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De Kat Van Saar (2013)

by Emily Gravett(Favorite Author)

3.75 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Van Goor

review 1: Matilda's cat isn't into the things Matilda likes, such as playing with wool, jumping into boxes, or riding bikes. There is one thing the cat likes, though: Matilda.I love the quirky illustrations, which depict cat behavior so well, and the constantly-revised lists make this one a lot of fun to read aloud. The sweet, loving ending is perfect for a pre-bed reading-slash-snuggle. Because the format is so different, it might be difficult for younger children to catch on to the story, but a little help from adults should clarify things nicely.
review 2: Although Matilda clearly loves her cat, the things she thinks the feline will enjoy doing are not to the cat's liking. The cat does not like playing with wool, fighting with foes or even climbing trees, all activiti... morees that Matilda enjoys. But there is one thing that this cat loves--Matilda! Anyone who has spent much time with a cat will relate to this splendidly imaginative book. The author's simple text and illustrations, created with oil-based pencil, watercolor, and colored pencils, show the poor cat's ever increasing anxiety as Matilda's games become increasingly wilder. Even the bedtime story she reads to her cat is frightening--Dogs, an earlier picture book by this same author/illustrator. There are so many delightful touches in the book--the back cover showing the cat scratching the wall, the endpapers, and the look of bliss on the two friends as they snuggle in bed. Savvy children's literature buffs will surely note Matilda's resemblance to Max in Where the Wild Things Are since she, too, is wearing a cat suit as she tries to coax her cat to play. This is another terrific book from one of my favorite author/illustrators. less

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