My Cat Copies Me [Hardcover]

Yoon D. Kwon (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Gently explore the special bond between children and their pets… A shy little girl and her very independent cat, play, hide, and comfort one another. Both children and parents will appreciate how the cat soothes the little girl and silently encourages her to explore the bigger world and experience new things.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2—Using a little bit of fantasy and childlike imagination, Kwon tells the story of a little girl and her cat. The pet may act coy and shy when the child seeks its affection, but when she turns away, the feline begins to follow her and mimics her actions. The elements of fantasy are clear as the cat is the same size as the girl and, in the end, she begins to follow and copy her cat. The bright, colorful illustrations feature light gray outlining and accents that add a luminous quality and increase the imaginative nature of the drawings. For cat lovers everywhere, this is an attractive addition.—Genevieve Gallagher, Murray Elementary School, Charlottesville, VA
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From Booklist

Originally published in Korea in 2005, this small tale of a girl and her cat is both unusual and attractive. The girl's cat is independent, but it will join her in play: tunneling under newspapers, hiding under the computer desk or in the closet, smelling flowers, and watching bugs. Thick buff pages are the perfect background for the beautiful tortoiseshell tabby and adorable girl, both about the same size. The artwork is striking, with patterns and details of dress, furniture, and plant life exquisitely rendered. Although the story begins with the cat following the girl, she says she will also copy her cat: stretching her body and her mind, informing readers, "I won't be scared of anything!"--including making new friends. When the girl does copy her cat, her eyes turn green and catlike as she learns from her pet's fearlessness. GraceAnne DeCandido
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Pub (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193360526X
• ISBN-13: 978-1933605265
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 9.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,286,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wants to dream the story, July 3, 2007

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S. Barrows (Reston, Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Cat Copies Me (Hardcover)

My four-year-old granddaughter loved the story so much that she said she wanted to dream it that night. The illustrations are beautiful, too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Follow the leader, February 18, 2007

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Karen Woodworth Roman "Happy Librarian" (DeKalb, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Cat Copies Me (Hardcover)

Yoon-duck Kwon's My Cat Copies Me tells of a little girl and her cat. The independent cat doesn't like to be held, but the cat will follow the girl around. Later the girl expands her horizons and copies the cat's activities. (Thus the climbing on top of the bookcase seen on the book cover.) This leads the girl to face her fears and make friends with the outside world. The illustrations are bright and imaginative. They also give us a glimpse into a Korean home and neighborhood. Really a charming tale for any cat lover. Karen Woodworth-Roman, Librarian and East Asian Children's Books editor.

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this book, May 19, 2011

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Sarah B - See all my reviews

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This review is from: My Cat Copies Me (Hardcover)

This book is imaginative and beautifully illustrated. The paper is a thicker, heartier fare than most children's books we own and it holds up against our 1 year-olds thrashing remarkably well. Our children love to read it; we'll be keeping this for a long, long time.