I am a Cat

by Galia Bernstein (Author), Galia Bernstein (Author), Galia Bernstein (Author)

New
Picture Book
2018
$13.28

A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being cat enough. According to them, he just doesn't measure up. He doesn't have Lion's mane or Cheetah's spots. He doesn't sleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. He's small and fuzzy, not big and strong. But ultimately, Simon shows the big cats that he's just like them . . . only smaller. A celebration of both individuality and community, I Am a Cat is a strong debut that shows we're all more alike than we think . . . if we look closely enough.

Synopsis

A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being cat enough. According to them, he just doesn't measure up. He doesn't have Lion's mane or Cheetah's spots. He doesn't sleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. He's small and fuzzy, not big and strong. But ultimately, Simon shows the big cats that he's just like them . . . only smaller. A celebration of both individuality and community, I Am a Cat is a strong debut that shows we're all more alike than we think . . . if we look closely enough.

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More Information

Format: Picture Book
Pages: 32
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Published: 06 Feb 2018
ISBN 10: 1419726439
ISBN 13: 9781419726439
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years

Media Reviews

**STARRED REVIEW**
Bernstein's debut is fun, well crafted, and promising. The simple text and strong pictures offer an amusing read-aloud for small groups or individual children. --School Library Journal
**STARRED REVIEW**
Bernstein's debut is a fresh, powerful twist on the tension between in-groups and out-groups. The big cats threaten, but her hero shows no signs of compromise or apology. And her spare, clean artwork shares the same sense of certainty.
--Publishers Weekly
**STARRED REVIEW**
Witty language and delightfully bold digital illustrations with hand-painted textures elevate I Am a Cat from a read-once picture book to an experience that children will want to explore multiple times. --Shelf Awareness

Author Bio

Galia Bernstein was born and raised in Israel. She started her career as a designer and illustrator for the Israeli Army magazine. She later studied illustration at Parsons School of Design at the New School and now works as a full-time freelance illustrator. She lives in New York City.