Arthur's Cat

By Johan Leynaud, Sarah Ardizzone (Translator)

A boy learns to connect with his cat by respecting its need for space.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Arthur loves his cat Zeffo, but Zeffo prefers solitude. When Arthur's affection overwhelms Zeffo, the cat runs away, leaving Arthur to ponder a new approach. Can Arthur learn that true love sometimes means giving space? This humorous tale explores friendship, boundaries, and personal growth, inviting young readers to discover the balance between closeness and freedom.

From the publisher

⭐”A profoundly thoughtful look at the push and pull needed to forge a truly deep bond.”–Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)⭐ “Wise and adorable.”–Shelf Awareness (STARRED REVIEW)An overeager boy and his skittish cat find new ways to connect in this humorous picture book about boundaries and personal space. Arthur adores his cat. He’s wild about Zeffo. But Zeffo? Not so much. Arthur would love to brush Zeffo’s fur, turn him into Super Cat, and jump into the clouds. But Zeffo would love some space. One day Arthur gives Zeffo a big hug–and owwww! Arthur cries, Zeffo runs away, and the days and nights pass. Maybe Arthur needs a new and different way to connect with his cat.With hilariously outlandish–yet deeply relatable–scenes of a boy and his cat, author-illustrator Johan Leynaud shares a warm, lighthearted SEL story of friendship, boundaries, and personal growth. Like Arthur, young readers will discover how love can mean giving freedom instead of taking control. Translated from French by Sarah Ardizzone.

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