Lost Cat!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Lost Cat!

Written & illustrated by Jacqueline K Rayner

A missing cat's secret adventures unfold while a girl wonders where he is.

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40 pages
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A little girl frets over her missing cat, unaware of his thrilling escapades. As she worries, Fred the cat is off driving cars, lounging at resorts, and exploring distant lands. From Egypt to the Alps, Fred's journey even leads him to meet friendly aliens. Will these cosmic companions help him find his way back home? Discover the delightful contrast between a girl's concern and her pet's wild adventures in this charming tale, perfect for young cat lovers and anyone needing reassurance when loved ones are away.

From the publisher

Spare, simple, funny, and perfect for preschoolers, the saga of a cat who doesn’t show up for dinner and the little girl who wishes she knew where he might be–but the reader knows! In this lost pet story with a fun, comforting twist, a little girl worries about her missing cat, Fred, while the reader gets a behind-the-scenes view of where he is and what he’s doing–having adventures!While the text tells the girl’s side of the story, wordless pictures reveal what Fred is up to: driving a car, sunning at a resort, and traveling in Egypt, China, and the Alps. Fred even meets some friendly space aliens, who eventually help him get back home to reunite with the little girl he’s been missing too.Spare text and cheery, action-filled illustrations make this a satisfying adventure that’s perfect for very young cat lovers and their grown-ups–or anyone who needs reassuring when someone they love is away.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about petsBooks about lost and found possessions
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Publication
Published
March 14, 2023
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781328967206

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