The Bill the Cat Story
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

The Bill the Cat Story

Written & illustrated by Berkeley Breathed

Discover the hilarious origin of Bill the Cat in a new Bloom County adventure.

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40 pages
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Join the zany world of Bloom County as Bill the Cat's origin story unfolds in a vibrant picture book. With the comic strip's return, fans old and new will delight in this kid-friendly tale. Will Bill's past reveal the secrets behind his iconic antics? Dive into a world of laughter and nostalgia, where the beloved characters of Bloom County come alive once more. Perfect for those who cherished the original strip and newcomers eager to explore its whimsical charm. Experience the magic of Bloom County like never before!

From the publisher

The Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the hilarious “Bloom County” comic strip is back! To help celebrate, here is the first ever Bloom County picture book, featuring fan-favorite Bill the Cat in an origin story. (Ack ack!) The perfect gift for Bloomers old and new.

An Amazon Best Book of the Year and NY Times bestseller!

Almost thirty-five years ago Berkeley Breathed launched a little-known yet laugh-inducing comic strip called “Bloom County” that was full of characters who instantly entered the public consciousness–none more so than Opus (the penguin) and Bill the Cat. Bloom County’s popularity soared, it was soon syndicated nationally, had millions of daily readers, and before long its creator was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Then, nine years later, “Bloom County” sadly came to a close. It had simply ceased being fun for Berkeley Breathed.

Now, more than twenty-five years after it ended, “Bloom County” has returned in full force and humor online, with an ever-growing fanbase every bit as zealous as it was in the strip’s heyday. For the comic’s youngest fans, and for those who never stopped wishing for its return, here is an all-new, kid-friendly story for anyone who ever wanted to know the origin story of Bill the Cat. “Bloom County” has never been more fun!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD790L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about EgyptBooks about petsBooks about human-animal relationships
What readers & critics say

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This book is hilarious and so different. While I'm sure it's loved by fans of Bloom County, I'm not super familiar with the comic strip and in the middle of this book, I couldn't help but think this was the weirdest story. It's quite funny and ends with a positive message for the readers.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
January 1, 2016
First published
September 13, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399546624

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