By Sarah Maizes | Published by Candlewick Press
Snap your fingers to the beat as a boy introduces us to his beloved (and oh-so-recognizably feline) cat. Whether Atticus is lying in the sun or stealing a sip from a water glass, sharpening his nails on a favorite chair or settling in for the night on his boy’s head, this cat will win your heart—and maybe inspire you to improvise a few riffs of poetry about your own animal friends.
Follow a young boy’s furry friend through the course of a day in an infectiously rhythmic read-aloud for cool cats of any species.
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“What a splendid cat(icus) is Atticus . . . Kramer’s energetic illustrations have the look of scribbly colored pencil over block-printed background patterns. Their bright and silly expressiveness is an excellent match for Maizes’ rollicking text . . .”
“Jewel-toned digital art blends smooth backgrounds, soft textures, and scribbly details, suggesting that our kid narrator may have illustrated the piece themself, adding appeal and relatability for their intended listeners.”
“Like all feline fans, a young cat owner can’t get enough of a self-possessed pet’s quirky ways in this book. . . In phrases rendered for maximum expressiveness in a mix of typography and handwriting, the kid begins with ‘Atticus. Cat-icus. Rat-a-tat-tat-ticus,’ first beating time on a box drum, then marveling at how the cat ‘yawns with his whole head.’ ”