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The Cinder-Eyed Cats

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We (my 6-year-old, 3-year-old, 5-month old, and I)encountered this book in our doctor's waiting room. The front cover was so beautifully illustrated we had to pick it up and have a quick look. We went straight home to buy the book. It is gorgeous. Both of my older children loved the book and the baby enjoyed the illustrations. I would have bought it for myself without encouragement from my children, boats that float through the air, whales that sail through the mroning sky, and a story/poem that is beautiful, too. All around fabulous book.

This book is incredible! I bought it for several reasons, but mostly because it is so beautiful. It's written so well, and the illustrations make the words seem almost tangible. I'm a teacher, and I can tell you that it's a definite favorite of my students. My nephew adores it. This is definitely a classic that will endure the ages!

I have given this book to a number of my relatives and friends' children, and every one has loved it, most especially for the incredible illustrations. I would highly recommend this, especially for children around 6 years old - but of course, it's never to early to start giving a child books!

Look closely. The illustrations are intense and detailed, and the tigers' facial expressions are wonderful. The poem is full of imagery and makes a lovely lullaby. At first I thought the words might be too advanced for my three year old, but she soon learned the meanings of all those big words. She loves this book too.

If you love this book, I bet you will like "Animalia" by Graeme Base. You may also enjoy Jan Brett's "The Owl and the Pussycat" or her book, "The Mitten". As far as other wonderful facial expressions check out, Audrey and Don Wood's "Quick as a Cricket".

Eric Rohmann's imagination is a place I'd like to live in. His imagery is stunning in The Cinder-Eyed Cats. He has created a book that you will pick up again and again, if only to flip through the beautiful images. It will become a well-loved part of your library.

This book is a small boy's dreamlike journey to an island inhabited by the cats. He flies there in a boat and falls asleep. That's when the wonderous events begin.

You'll see flying fish, slinky cats, all revolving around and around in giddy circles. When the morning comes, the boy must return home and the cats get their rest.

Parents will have a good time reading this book to their younger children, while slightly older (5 - 8) will enjoy reading it to themselves.

Rohmann is also the creator of Time Flies, a Caldecott Honor Book, that is just as beautiful as this one.

Kimberly Pauley
YA Books Goddess @ Young Adult Books Central

...thoroughly enjoy the pictures and the story. The art work is fabulous. Great for any age.

Wow...beautiful illustrations and a beautiful imagination!
I bought the book because I love cats...I couldn't say no to this book. I had also purchased, "Time Flies" for my nephew at the same time. Simply amazing. The colors and images make you want to step into the page and be with the lions on the beach! Take me!!

Far and away, this is the most beautiful illustrated book I have ever owned. I look forward to saving it always to read to my children. The verse that goes along with the pictures is very sweet, but I look at this book time and again simply for the beautiful pictures.

Strong, mysterious story line, with exceptionally beautiful illustrations. The ryming verse has a rythm that matches the illustrations well. My son is 2 years old and he LOVES it! I'm specifically on-line to see if the author has written similar childrens books.

What a fabulous combination of lofty imagination and exquisite illustrations! A must see for kids and adults alike.