Being a Cat: A Tail of Curiosity

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Being a Cat: A Tail of Curiosity by Maria Gianferrari is a delightful exploration of the world from a cat's perspective, inviting young readers to embrace their curiosity and playful nature. This enchanting children's book beautifully illustrates the daily life and whimsical adventures of a cat, encouraging kids to observe the world around them with wonder and imagination. The narrative combines charming illustrations with engaging text to capture the joy and mischief of feline antics.
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You might like this book if you're enchanted by the world seen through the eyes of a curious cat. It's a delightful children's story that explores the playful and adventurous nature of feline life, perfect for young readers who enjoy tales of animals and exploration. With charming illustrations and a narrative that captures the spirit of curiosity, it brings joy to both children and cat-lovers alike.

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Being a Cat: A Tail of Curiosity

Be as curious as a cat with this irresistible companion to Being a Dog by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald.

Join a child and their cat as they embrace their curiosity: wandering, exploring, and discovering all day long.

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Be as curious as a cat with this irresistible companion to Being a Dog by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald.

Join a child and their cat as they embrace their curiosity: wandering, exploring, and discovering all day long. This sweet and fun story is sure to spark wonder in readers everywhere.

Engaging backmatter includes fascinating facts about cat behaviour that will feed readers’ curiosity.

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Being a Cat: A Tail of Curiosity captivates cat lovers with its charming tale, encouraging repeated readings. The book is hailed as an essential hit, particularly for young enthusiasts of feline adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063067929

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 463g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Maria Gianferrari and her rescue dog, Maple, play race-and-chase in Massachusetts, rain or shine. She's also the author of these pawsome dog "tails": the Penny & Jelly books, Hello Goodbye Dog, Operation Rescue Dog and the forthcoming, To Dogs with Love. Can you tell that Maria loves dogs? Writing Being a Dog helped Maria feel joy again after losing her rescue dog, Becca. You can learn more about Maria at her website, mariagianferrari.com Pete Oswald is an artist, picture book creator, and production designer. Pete is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Food Group series by Jory John and the Cranky series by Phuc Tran as well as many other picture books. When Pete is not working on books, he is helping to uplift many of the most successful animated franchises as a character designer, concept artist, and production designer. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons.

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