Matilda's Cat, Hardcover

Contributor(s):

• Author: Emily Gravett
• Illustrator: Emily Gravett

This delightful picture book with Emily Gravett's signature twist ending sweetly depicts the relationship between a child and her beloved pet.

Matilda is desperate to figure out what her cat will enjoy. She tries everything she can think of: climbing trees, playing with wool, even tea parties and dress-up games, but as Matilda gets more and more creative in her entertainment attempts, her cat moves from unimpressed to terrified. Will Matilda ever figure out what her cat likes?

In the style of Dogs and Monkey and Me, this young picture book from Emily Gravett is an insightful, fond, and funny look at the relationship between a little girl and her cat that's sure to strike a chord with anyone who's ever loved a pet.
 
Review citations

• Publishers Weekly - 01/06/2014
• Kirkus Reviews / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - 01/15/2014
• Kirkus Reviews / Exceptional Presentation - 01/15/2014
• Kirkus Reviews / Book Of Special Distinction - 01/15/2014
• Kirkus Reviews / Top 15 Book Of The Year - 01/15/2014
• Kirkus Reviews / Highly Recommended - 01/15/2014
• Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks - 03/01/2014
• Booklist - pg. 77 - 03/01/2014
• Shelf Awareness - 03/18/2014
• New York Times Book Review - pg. 22 - 03/16/2014
• School Library Journal - pg. 121 - 04/01/2014