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They all saw a cat  Cover Image Book Book

They all saw a cat / Brendan Wenzel.

Wenzel, Brendan. (Author).

Summary:

In simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures, a cat walks through the world, and all the other creatures see and acknowledge the cat.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1452150133
  • ISBN: 9781452150130
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
  • Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2016]

Content descriptions

Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 23.99
Subject: Cats > Juvenile fiction.
Identity (Psychology) > Juvenile fiction.
Perspective > Juvenile fiction.

Available copies

  • 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Stroud Branch STO JP Wenze 31681020033288 PICTURE Checked out 02/26/2026

  • Baker & Taylor
    In simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures, a cat walks through the world, and all the other creatures see and acknowledge the cat.
  • Baker & Taylor
    An ordinary housecat is seen from the different perspectives of a child and various animals.
  • Grand Central Pub
    "The single best children’s book of the past 20 years. Hands down." —The Wall Street Journal

    New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Honor winner They All Saw a Cat is a visual delight and a charming read-aloud that invites kids and parents to explore the concept of perception.

    The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, author and illustrator Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?

    ENGAGING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING: Children will love following along with the simple, fun story, while parents will appreciate the book’s clever and thoughtful lessons about how everyone has a unique perspective.

    INCREDIBLE TALENT: Brendan Wenzel is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. In addition to the Caldecott Honor-winning They All Saw a Cat, he's also the creator of Hello, Hello! and A Stone Sat Still, and he has illustrated a number of other picture books focused on animals and nature.

    RAVE REVIEWS: This bestselling book has earned multiple honors and starred reviews. Highlights include:

    "An ingenious idea, gorgeously realized."—Shelf Awareness, starred review

    "Both simple and ingenious in concept, Wenzel's book feels like a game changer."—The Huffington Post

    Perfect for:
    • Parents, grandparents, and educators
    • Preschool and kindergarten level readers
    • Gift givers looking for a fun, interactive family read-aloud book
    • Fans of picture books like I Want My Hat Back, Ricky the Rock That Couldn't Roll, The Wonderful Things You Will Be, What Do You Do With a Problem? and The Day the Crayons Quit 

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