Only the Cat Saw (Books for Young Readers) [Paperback]

Ashley Wolff (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Books for Young Readers

Follows the adventures of Small Cloud from its birth to Singing River and Big Sun, through its travels across the country, and its final evolution into rain.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Pictures show the natural wonders that go unnoticed by a busy young family--except by their observant cat. Ages 5-8.

Copyright 1996 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walker & Company (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802774881
• ISBN-13: 978-0802774880
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,154,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am a children's book author and illustrator in San Francisco, CA. I have lived in the same neighborhood and house for almost 18 years and am lucky enough to work right upstairs in an extra bedroom. I am married to a newspaper reporter and the mother of two teenage boys and a border collie named Lucy. I have created over 40 books, all done in Northern CA, but set all over the world, including in my home state of Vermont, where I had a wonderful country childhood. I still love to be outdoors, whether gardening, watching birds or hiking and skiing.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, unique story, May 26, 1999

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Shannon "jfaction" (Lafayette, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only the Cat Saw (Books for Young Readers) (Paperback)

My 2 year old loves this book. I like that it is different from the cookie-cutter children's stories out there. There are no nonsense words or oversimplification. The story is about an evening/night on a farm, and what the various people are doing at different times through the night. I especially enjoyed the episode of the mother nursing her baby during the night. As a nursing mother, I am always looking for books that depict real family events in an attachment parenting perspective. The illustrations are excellent; story provides a paragraph on what the family is doing, then an illustrated page of what the cat sees during the same time. My daughter likes to point things on the page that the cat saw, and this is such a natural, nice way to involve a child in the story. Kudos to the author.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book for Children, February 13, 2002

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Marcy (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only the Cat Saw (Books for Young Readers) (Paperback)

I recently purchased this book for my toddler, and my only disappointment is that I waited until she was 20 months old to do so! The book is beautifully illustrated with a wonderful storyline and theme. Children will love the gorgeous depictions of the various things that only the cat sees in the middle of the night (a mommy nursing, fireflies, an owl), and parents will love the simplicity and beauty of the book.

An added plus is a wonderful illustration of a mother nursing her child in the middle of the night.

Hushabye, Baby Blue ..another book with a wonderful storyline and beautiful illustrations, including one of a mother nursing her baby. If you are a nursing mom, both Hushabye, Baby Blue (a board book that will withstand lots of abuse) and Only The Cat Saw (a paperback) are *essential* additions to your child's library. Regardless of whether your child is nursing, these books are perfect for your baby and toddler.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous illustrations, December 5, 1999

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malinda hoskins (Visalia, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only the Cat Saw (Books for Young Readers) (Paperback)

This sweet, simple story has incredibly beautiful illustrations. It includes a picture of a mom nursing her baby. Its just a natural part of life --just as all the other things that only the cat saw. I bought it for my daughter and liked it so much that I bought 3 more for gifts.