Flat Cat
Flat Cat

Flat Cat

Written by Tara Lazar & illustrated by Pete Oswald
Hardcover
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
AD530L
Lexile measure
Sep 19, 2023
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*”This amusing picture book is fun for reading aloud.” –Booklist (starred review) From Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Bad Seed series, and Tara Lazar, critically acclaimed author of 7 Ate 9, comes Flat Cat, the story of a cool cat who learns that sometimes life is about finding the best of both worlds. “Whimsy, wonder, and wacky humor in just the right proportions.” –GeekMom Flat Cat was born flat. He wasn’t squashed by an out-of-control ice cream truck, or smushed in a waffle iron. He was just flat. This slick, sly cat could stray and roam anywhere he pleased, keen and unseen. And wouldn’t you know it, Flat Cat liked it just like that. That is until one day, when Flat Cat accidentally fell splish splosh right in the wash. And when he emerged from the dryer, Flat Cat wasn’t flat at all. He was adorably puffy and downright fluffy! And Flat Cat wasn’t sure how he felt about that. 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 “Lazar’s wryly humorous tale won’t leave young audiences flat, while Oswald’s purple-tinged cartoon depictions of this Flat Stanley-style feline add their share of giggles (as usual). A hilarious reminder that versatility will have you feline fine.” –Kirkus reviews “Featuring groovy text, it’s a Flat Stanley-flavored take on rolling with the punches and fluidly embracing newfound facets and friends.” –Publishers Weekly “Perfect for cat lovers who wonder how their feline escape artists seemingly walk through doors.” –BCCB

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    The Creatives Behind the Book

      Author
      Tara Lazar

      Tara Lazar writes quirky, humorous picture books, often featuring magical places that everyone will want to visit! Her most recent book 7 Ate 9: The Untold Story was honored with the 2018 Irma S. & James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature from Bank Street College of Education. Her other titles include The Monstore (2013), I Thought This Was a Bear Book (2015), Little Red Gliding Hood (2015), Normal Norman (2016), and Way Past Bedtime (2017). She’s a co-chair of the Rutgers University Council on Children’s Literature conference and a former picture book mentor for We Need Diverse Books. Tara lives in New Jersey with her husband, two daughters, and a skateboarding hamster named Ace.

      Illustrator
      Pete Oswald

      As a seasoned professional in the animation industry, Pete Oswald’s credits include traditional animation, CG, and stop motion. Pete’s work as an illustrator and designer includes Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Madagascar 2, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, ParaNorman, and Hotel Transylvania. His short film, The Story of Walls (2009), earned him an Annie Award nomination. Pete and his family live in Santa Monica, California.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593404577
    Publication Date
    September 19, 2023
    Publisher
    Flamingo Books
    Page Count
    40
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023028200
    Lexile® Level
    AD530L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.5

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