So, What's It Like to Be a Cat?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

So, What's It Like to Be a Cat?

By Karla Kuskin, Betsy Lewin (Illustrator)

Discover the secret thoughts of cats in a playful Q&A with a curious child and a clever feline.

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32 pages· 523 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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A curious child interviews a clever cat, uncovering the secret world of feline thoughts and habits. Are cats afraid of the dark? What do they think of dogs and humans? Dive into this whimsical exploration of a cat's inner life, where each question reveals surprising insights and delightful mysteries. Join this charming dialogue and see the world through a cat's eyes, where every answer leads to more intriguing questions.

From the publisher

So, what’s it like to be a cat? I’m very glad you asked me that. Are cats afraid of the dark? Where do they prefer to sleep? What time do cats eat their breakfast? And what do they really think of dogs (and people!)? The award-winning team of Karla Kuskin and Betsy Lewin explore the secret inner lives of felines in this beguiling question-and-answer interview between an intrepid child and a very clever cat.

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Format
Pages
32
Words
523
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~530L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about pets
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
88451
Publication
Published
June 1, 2005
First published
May 31, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689847332

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