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by Elisha Cooper (Author), Elisha Cooper (Illustrator)
A 2018 Caldecott Honor book
There was a catwho lived alone.
Until the day
a new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins, following the two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn't come back. This is a poignant story, told in measured text and bold black-and-white illustrations about the act of moving on.
Author Biography
Elisha Cooper is the award-winning author of many books for young readers including Train, Farm, Beach, 8: An Animal Alphabet, and Dance!, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. Big Cat, Little Cat is Elisha's first book with Roaring Brook Press. He lives with his family and two cats in New York City.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.75 x 9.88 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 14, 2017
Award: Caldecott Medal (2018)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Big Cat, Little Cat
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 1.5
Point Value: 0.5
