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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
I Am a Cat
A small housecat challenges big cats' perceptions of what it means to be a 'real' cat.
32 pages· 384 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Simon, a simple housecat, faces judgment from majestic big cats who claim he's not 'cat' enough. Lacking a mane, spots, or the ability to climb mountains, Simon seems out of place. Yet, through wit and charm, he reveals that true feline spirit transcends size and appearance. Can Simon prove that being a cat is more than just physical traits? Discover a heartwarming tale of individuality and community, where differences unite rather than divide.
From the publisher
A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being “cat” enough. According to them, he just doesn’t measure up. He doesn’t have Lion’s mane or Cheetah’s spots. He doesn’t sleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. He’s small and fuzzy, not big and strong. But ultimately, Simon shows the big cats that he’s just like them . . . only smaller. A celebration of both individuality and community, I Am a Cat is a strong debut that shows we’re all more alike than we think . . . if we look closely enough.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 384
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~241L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2
- F&P level
- ~H
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 199032
Publication
- Published
- February 6, 2018
- Publisher
- Abrams Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781419726439
- LCCN
- 2016048745
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