
Written & illustrated by Steve Light
Two cats explore opposites and surprises in a playful day.
In a world of contrasts, a black cat and a white cat navigate a day filled with opposites. One stretches long, the other crouches short; one tail curls, the other stays straight. As they chase a mischievous mouse, their adventures reveal unexpected twists. Will the awake cat stay alert, or will the sleeping one awaken to new surprises? With vibrant illustrations and clever use of space, this delightful board book invites young readers to explore the magic of opposites through the playful antics of two curious cats.
From the creator of the celebrated Black Bird Yellow Sun comes another bold and beautiful concept book, this time playing with opposites and reversals. Black cat. White cat. One is long, stretching out, and the other is short, crouching. When both perch in a window, one tail is straight, the other one curly. One has an empty plate, and the other a full one. With a mouse to entertain them, variously lost and found, they move through the day, until one cat is awake and the other asleep, but for how long? With enchanting ink illustrations full of pure color, simple shapes, and an elegant use of negative and positive space, this concept board book for the youngest of readers is a joy to behold – and as graceful as a leaping cat.
4.5
out of 7
“It's just another opposite book, except that the illustrations are pretty sweet—what a cool technique.”
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