Walker Books’ new Minibombo range already has a reputation for stylish, contemporary picture books: in the cleverly conceived The Cat Book they could have created the nearest thing on a paper to owning a pet. First readers are invited to name their cat; next turn the page and there he is, curled up and asleep. Call out the name you’ve just given him, turn the page again and he’s awake. Readers are next instructed to stroke him, tickle his tummy, then squash his fleas. There’s lots involved in looking after a pet and by the end of the book cat and reader will be ready for a rest. The story plays with ideas of reader and author, and wittily celebrates the infinite possibilities of picture books. There’s a companion volume for dog lovers. ~ Andrea Reece
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I am a minibombo book: a little book buzzing with a big idea. If you have always wanted a pet, but your parents have never let you ...this is the book for you. Because, inside the pages of this book, your new cat awaits. Isn't he sweet? Just look at him twitch his tiny nose! As a pet-owner, it's your job to wake him up (call out his name), softly stroke his back (with your finger) and shelter him from the rain (your hand makes a great umbrella!). It's quite hard work - phew! - but it's so much fun.
From minibombo, the creators of The White Book and Black Cat, White Cat comes a playful picture book that cleverly encourages you to interact with the physicality of the page itself, and a book that will, with the help of your imagination, bring a purr-y, fluffy cat to life. Miaow!
Check out www.minibombo.com to find plenty of fun ideas for playing and creating inspired by this book!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Cat Book and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
The Cat Book features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers
The Cat Book is available in Hardback
The Cat Book was written by Silvia Borando and published by Walker Books Ltd
The Cat Book has 26 pages
Yes it is part of Minibombo series