The Christmas Cat
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013

The Christmas Cat

Written by Maryann Macdonald · Illustrated by Amy Bates

A kitten's purr soothes baby Jesus on the first Christmas night.

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32 pages· ~490L
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Bookroo's summary

On the night of Jesus's birth, the stable is filled with cries that no one can soothe. Amidst the chaos, a curious kitten steps forward, offering comfort to the newborn. As the kitten curls up beside Jesus, a tender bond forms, bringing peace to the holy night. Inspired by da Vinci's art, this tale imagines a heartwarming friendship between the baby Jesus and his feline companion, exploring the magic of unexpected connections on that first Christmas.

From the publisher

A cozy Nativity story for those who love Christmas and cats.

All babies are beautiful and all babies cry. Jesus was no exception. On the night he was born, nothing Mary, Joseph, or the animals in the stable could do would comfort him. But when a curious kitten wanted its turn to calm the baby Jesus, a loving friendship blossomed on that very first Christmas.

This perfect read-aloud was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings of La Madonna del Gatto, which show Mary lovingly holding the baby Jesus who is cuddling a cat.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~490L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
October 17, 2013
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780803734982
LCCN
2012005716

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