Me and My Cat?
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| Author | Satoshi Kitamura |
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| Illustrator | Satoshi Kitamura |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Published | 1999 (Andersen Press) |
| Publication place | England |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 32 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9781842707753 |
| OCLC | 41619460 |
Me and My Cat? is a 1999 children's picture book by Satoshi Kitamura. It is about a boy, Nicholas, who switches bodies with his cat, Leonardo.
Reception
In a review, the New York Times wrote "Kitamura's art resembles the animation seen on the Cartoon Network, edgy and angular, a style that becomes a barrier to the artist's intent when the plan is to depict the smooth, springy suppleness of cats. And that -- evoking memories of familiar feline postures for the sake of a laugh -- is what this book is all about. Still, many children will no doubt respond with laugh-track chuckles, especially to the sight of a boy squatting in a litter box. My test audience -- that is, my inner 6-year-old -- obviously did not."[1] while Kirkus Reviews calls it "Silly good fun."[2] and Publishers Weekly wrote "this latest by Kitamura spotlights an offbeat sense of humor and a flair for comic-book layout."[3]
It has also been reviewed by Booklist,[4] the School Library Journal,[5] and The Horn Book Magazine.[6]
Awards and nominations
- Kurt Maschler Award - nominated[7]
- 2000 Silver Smarties Book Award - won[7]
Adaptations
Me and My Cat? has been adapted for the stage.[8][9][10][11]
References
- ^ David Small (14 May 2000). "Cat Scams". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Me and My Cat?". www.kirkusreviews.com. Kirkus Media LLC. 15 February 2000. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Me and My Cat?". www.publishersweekly.com. PWxyz LLC. 28 February 2000. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ Amy Brandt (1 March 2000). "Books for Youth: Books for the Young". Booklist. 96 (13). American Library Association: 1250. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "PRESCHOOL TO GRADE 4: Fiction". School Library Journal. 46 (3). Media Source Inc.: 209 March 2000. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Me and My Cat?". Horn Book Magazine. 76 (2). Media Source Inc.: 187 2000. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Me and My Cat?". www.booktrust.org. Book Trust. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ Don Calogero (4 December 2014). "Me and My Cat, RichMix Theatre – Review". everything-theatre.co.uk. Everything Theatre. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Me and My Cat". www.thelowry.com. The Lowry. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Me and My Cat". www.whatsonstage.com. WhatsOnStage.com, Inc. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Me and My Cat?". www.derbytheatre.co.uk. Derby Theatre. Retrieved 7 November 2016.