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Author | Toni Yuly |
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Illustrator | Toni Yuly |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's picture book |
Published | 2016 ( Feiwel and Friends) |
Publication place | USA |
Media type | Print ( hardback) |
Pages | 40 (unpaginated) |
ISBN | 9781250054586 |
OCLC | 935106936 |
Cat Nap is a 2016 Children's picture book by Toni Yuly. It is about a sleepy cat having to play hide-and-seek with a boisterous kitten.
A review in Booklist of Cat Nap wrote "Yuly's artwork is as sprightly as the tale, which milks all the humor from a situation that mirrors the experiences of a younger and older sibling." [1] Kirkus Reviews was also positive, writing "The simple text relies on repetition to stress Cat’s futile plight, while bold illustrations use flat, bright colors, basic shapes, and definitive black outlines to amplify Kitten’s successful pursuit." [2]
Cat Nap has also been reviewed by Publishers Weekly, [3] School Library Journal, [4] and Horn Book Guides. [5]
Loose lines, big blocks of bright color, and midcentury modern details provide just enough setting for the cats to explore (and details, like a reappearing mouse, for readers to spot).
Using a minimalist approach, the simple shapes and limited palette of bold colors that contrast against the solid backgrounds will appeal to the youngest of readers. Facial expressions add depth and humor to the story line, allowing text to be sparse—perfect for the intended audience.
Simple text features just enough repetition to heighten humor when the pattern breaks.
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Author | Toni Yuly |
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Illustrator | Toni Yuly |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's picture book |
Published | 2016 ( Feiwel and Friends) |
Publication place | USA |
Media type | Print ( hardback) |
Pages | 40 (unpaginated) |
ISBN | 9781250054586 |
OCLC | 935106936 |
Cat Nap is a 2016 Children's picture book by Toni Yuly. It is about a sleepy cat having to play hide-and-seek with a boisterous kitten.
A review in Booklist of Cat Nap wrote "Yuly's artwork is as sprightly as the tale, which milks all the humor from a situation that mirrors the experiences of a younger and older sibling." [1] Kirkus Reviews was also positive, writing "The simple text relies on repetition to stress Cat’s futile plight, while bold illustrations use flat, bright colors, basic shapes, and definitive black outlines to amplify Kitten’s successful pursuit." [2]
Cat Nap has also been reviewed by Publishers Weekly, [3] School Library Journal, [4] and Horn Book Guides. [5]
Loose lines, big blocks of bright color, and midcentury modern details provide just enough setting for the cats to explore (and details, like a reappearing mouse, for readers to spot).
Using a minimalist approach, the simple shapes and limited palette of bold colors that contrast against the solid backgrounds will appeal to the youngest of readers. Facial expressions add depth and humor to the story line, allowing text to be sparse—perfect for the intended audience.
Simple text features just enough repetition to heighten humor when the pattern breaks.