Flat Cat
Flat Cat
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Flat Cat

Written by Tara Lazar & illustrated by Pete Oswald
Part of the Flat Cat Book Series
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97
4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
570L
Lexile measure
Jun 17, 2025
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Big Cheese, Pete Oswald, and critically acclaimed author of 7 Ate 9 and Bloop, Tara Lazar, comes a back-to-school adventure for Flat Cat! Flat Cat was born flat. He wasn’t squashed under the lunch lady’s rolling pin. He wasn’t smushed by an avalanche of library books. He was just flat. And most of the time, Flat Cat liked it just like that. Until one day, when Flat Cat, in the mood for a change of scenery, slips into his friend Willow’s backpack and accompanies her to school, where he gets folded into a paper airplane, passed as a secret note, and used as a bathroom pass. Will Flat Cat be able to escape the chaos? Or will he realize he is keen to be loved and adored? From acclaimed author Tara Lazar and brought to life by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald, this is a hilariously quirky and irreverent story that is sure to appeal to fans of Pete the Cat! Praise for Flat Cat: *”This amusing picture book is fun for reading aloud.” –Booklist (starred review) on Flat Cat “Whimsy, wonder, and wacky humor in just the right proportions.” –GeekMom on Flat Cat “An amusing and memorable story for cat ­lovers.” –School Library Journal on Flat Cat: The Class Pet “Perfect for cat lovers who wonder how their feline escape artists seemingly walk through doors.” –BCCB on Flat Cat

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593404607
    Publication Date
    June 17, 2025
    Publisher
    Flamingo Books
    Original Publication Date
    June 17, 2025
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2025013011
    Lexile® Level
    570L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.7

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