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  • Published: 23 April 2014
  • ISBN: 9780803739390
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 80
  • RRP: $32.99

Here Comes the Easter Cat



From the author of The Quiet Book, here comes a bold and hilarious break from sticky-sweet Easter fare.

This New York Times bestseller brings a cat with flair to spare, an Easter Bunny with a job to do, and a hilarious break from sticky-sweet Easter fare—for fans of Patrick McDonnell,  Mo Willems's Elephant and Piggie, and Ben Clanton's Narwhal and Jelly.

Why should the Easter Bunny get all the love? That's what Cat would like to know. So he decides to take over: He dons his sparkly suit, jumps on his Harley, and roars off into the night. But it turns out delivering Easter eggs is hard work. And it doesn't leave much time for naps (of which Cat has taken five--no, seven). So when a pooped-out Easter Bunny shows up, and with a treat for Cat, what will Cat do? His surprise solution will be stylish, smart, and even—yes—kind.

An homage to classic comic strips from the author of The Quiet Book and The Loud Book, this Easter treat has a bit of bite, a sweet center, and a satisfying finish—sure to inspire second helpings.

Great as an Easter basket stuffer—read it at Eastertime and year-round!

"Clever . . . light-as-air." —The New York Times
★ "Brilliant . . . truly winning . . . wonderful." —SLJ, starred review
★ "Utterly endearing." —Kirkus, starred review
★ "Marvelous." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "Cheekily amusing." —BCCB starred review  
"Witty . . . entertaining." —The Horn Book
“Hilarious.” —Booklist

  • Published: 23 April 2014
  • ISBN: 9780803739390
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 80
  • RRP: $32.99

Praise for Here Comes the Easter Cat

PRAISE FOR A BALLOON FOR ISABEL:

  • Smithsonian Notable Book
  • Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee
  • Los Angeles Times Reading List 2010
  • Bank Street, Best Books of the Year
  • Junior Library Guild Selection


  • PRAISE FOR THE QUIET BOOK:
  • New York Times bestseller
  • 2011 ALA Notable Book
  • Amazon's Best Books of 2010
  • Publishers Weekly, Best Books of 2010
  • School Library Journal, Best Books of 2010
  • Junior Library Guild Selection
  • Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens for 2011



  • PRAISE FOR THE LOUD BOOK:
  • School Library Journal, Best Books of 2011
  • Amazon Best Books of the Month
  • Junior Library Guild Selection



  • Praise for Here Comes the Easter Cat

    A Kirkus Best Book of 2014

    * "This is a book that will be enjoyed in storytimes as well as one-on-one. The combination of witty text, plentiful white space, and brilliant images make this a truly winning book."--School Library Journal, starred review

    * "Cat's signs and facial expressions are cheekily amusing, sometimes contradicting the narrator (he holds up a poster of hearts while sticking out his tongue in disgust as the narrator states, "Well, of course everyone loves the Easter Bunny"). Add it to an Easter or cat storytime lineup, or tuck it into a cat-lover's Easter basket."--BCCB starred review

    * "Utterly endearing."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    PRAISE FOR A BALLOON FOR ISABEL:

  • Smithsonian Notable Book
  • Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee
  • Los Angeles Times Reading List 2010
  • Bank Street, Best Books of the Year
  • Junior Library Guild Selection


  • PRAISE FOR THE QUIET BOOK:
  • New York Times bestseller
  • 2011 ALA Notable Book
  • Amazon's Best Books of 2010
  • Publishers Weekly, Best Books of 2010
  • School Library Journal, Best Books of 2010
  • Junior Library Guild Selection
  • Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens for 2011



  • PRAISE FOR THE LOUD BOOK:
  • School Library Journal, Best Books of 2011
  • Amazon Best Books of the Month
  • Junior Library Guild Selection



  • Praise for Here Comes the Easter Cat

    A Kirkus Best Book of 2014

    * "This is a book that will be enjoyed in storytimes as well as one-on-one. The combination of witty text, plentiful white space, and brilliant images make this a truly winning book."--School Library Journal, starred review

    * "Cat's signs and facial expressions are cheekily amusing, sometimes contradicting the narrator (he holds up a poster of hearts while sticking out his tongue in disgust as the narrator states, "Well, of course everyone loves the Easter Bunny"). Add it to an Easter or cat storytime lineup, or tuck it into a cat-lover's Easter basket."--BCCB starred review

    * "Utterly endearing."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review