Up Cat Down Cat
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020

Up Cat Down Cat

Written & illustrated by Steve Light

Two cats explore opposites and surprises in a playful day.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 135 ratings
16 pages
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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 publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Board book
Pages
16
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Board
Themes & topics
Books about oppositesBooks about catsBooks about first concepts
What readers & critics say

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4.5

out of 7

4.5

It's just another opposite book, except that the illustrations are pretty sweet—what a cool technique.

Marmee

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Book details

Publication
Published
May 5, 2020
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Text details
This book was typeset in Burbank Big.
Illustration details
The illustrations were done in collage and by printing cardboard shapes with ink.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536210316

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