Black Cat
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1999 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Black Cat

Illustrated by Christopher Myers

A stray cat navigates the city's rhythms, seeking a place to call home.

3.8 Goodreads · 381 ratings
40 pages· 255 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~550L
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Bookroo's summary

A stray black cat roams the vibrant city, leaping and dancing to its hip-hop beats. As it explores the urban landscape, the cat searches for a place to belong. Through innovative collage art and rhythmic storytelling, this journey reveals deeper themes of identity and the quest for home. Will the cat find where it truly belongs?

From the publisher

On an eye-opening journey through arresting urban landscapes, a stray black cat leaps, listens, and dances to the city’s pulsating beats while searching for a home. Cool hip-hop rhythms and innovative collage artwork combine to create a book layered with meaning about identity, beauty, and home. Ultimately, Christopher Myers and his Black Cat show readers of all ages what it means to find a place of their own.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (2000)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
255
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~550L
Themes & topics
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
29517
Publication
Published
April 1, 1999
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590033756
LCCN
98028609
OCLC
39313586

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