Cat Nap is a 2016 Children's picture book by Toni Yuly. It is about a sleepy cat having to play hide-and-seek with a boisterous kitten.
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| Author | Toni Yuly |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Toni Yuly |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Published | 2016 (Feiwel and Friends) |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 40 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9781250054586 |
| OCLC | 935106936 |
Reception edit
A review in Booklist of Cat Nap wrote "Yuly's artwork is as sprightly as the tale, which milks all the humor from a situation that mirrors the experiences of a younger and older sibling."[1] Kirkus Reviews was also positive, writing "The simple text relies on repetition to stress Cat’s futile plight, while bold illustrations use flat, bright colors, basic shapes, and definitive black outlines to amplify Kitten’s successful pursuit."[2]
Cat Nap has also been reviewed by Publishers Weekly,[3] School Library Journal,[4] and Horn Book Guides.[5]
References edit
- ^ Ilene Cooper (2017). "Cat Nap". Booklist. American Library Association. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Cat Nap". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. October 15, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Cat Nap". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. November 2, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
Loose lines, big blocks of bright color, and midcentury modern details provide just enough setting for the cats to explore (and details, like a reappearing mouse, for readers to spot).
- ^ Beth Parmer (July 1, 2017). "Cat Nap". School Library Journal. Media Source Inc. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
Using a minimalist approach, the simple shapes and limited palette of bold colors that contrast against the solid backgrounds will appeal to the youngest of readers. Facial expressions add depth and humor to the story line, allowing text to be sparse—perfect for the intended audience.
- ^ "Cat Nap". Horn Book Guides. Media Source Inc. 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
Simple text features just enough repetition to heighten humor when the pattern breaks.