
Two cats form a bond until one must move on.
A solitary cat's life changes when a new feline friend arrives. Their bond grows over time, but eventually, the older cat must leave, teaching lessons of friendship and moving on. How will the remaining cat cope with this change?
A 2018 Caldecott Honor book There was a cat who lived alone. Until the day a new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins, following the two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn’t come back. This is a poignant story, told in measured text and bold black-and-white illustrations about the act of moving on.
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“Simple illustrations that enhance the story of the cycle of life.”
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