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By Carrie Kingsley
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Cat's view of the world has great images, surprise twist.
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What's the Story?
The world within the walls of the house is full of adventures, snacks, and great views for a curious kitty in INSIDE CAT. From every room and window of the house, the cat jumps, sits, eats, and explores everywhere, thinking it has seen and understands the world. And then it stands outside the door. …
Is It Any Good?
With funny, engaging illustrations and lovely rhymes, Caldecott Honor-winner Brended Wenzel has crafted a delightful read-aloud story. It will get kids thinking about the way they see the world from their doorstep. Inside Cat is a fun read; the rhythm of words on each page is great for adults and the repetition helps with sight word recognition, and the cat's expressions and body language will grab the attention of the youngest readers.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the different feelings they sometimes have when they're at home and when they go out, the way Inside Cat reacted when it stepped outside. What makes your feelings change in each place?
What words do you use to describe how you feel inside your house? What about outside?
What other animal books do you like?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Adventures , Animals
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Chronicle Books
- Publication date : October 12, 2021
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 3 - 5
- Number of pages : 40
- Available on : Hardback, Kindle
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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