A celebration of both individuality and community, author/illustrator Galia Bernsteins board book I Am a Cat is a strong debut that shows were all more alike than we think . . . if we look closely enough.

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 doesnt measure up. He doesnt have Lions mane or Cheetahs spots. He doesnt sleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. Hes small and fuzzy, not big and strong.

But ultimately, Simon shows the big cats that hes just like them . . . only smaller.

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 (Starred Review)

An amusing read-aloud for small groups or individual children. School Library Journal (Starred Review)

Details:

• Format: Board Book
• Pages: 24 Pages
• Size: 6 x 8
• Published: April 12, 2022