Emily Gravett

Matilda's Cat Emily Gravett

Brief Description: Illustrations and simple text show Matilda's attempts to learn what her cat likes best, as well as the real answer. Marc Notes: First published in Great Britain in 2012 by Macmillan Children's Books, London--T.p. verso.; Illustrations and simple text expose Matilda's attempts to learn what her cat likes best, as well as the real answer.; Ages 4-8. Publisher Marketing: This delightful picture book with Emily Gravett's signature twist ending sweetly depicts the relationship between a child and her beloved pet. Matilda is desperate to figure out what her cat will enjoy. She tries everything she can think of: climbing trees, playing with wool, even tea parties and dress-up games, but as Matilda gets more and more creative in her entertainment attempts, her cat moves from unimpressed to terrified. Will Matilda ever figure out what her cat likes? In the style of "Dogs "and "Monkey and ""Me," this young picture book from Emily Gravett is an insightful, fond, and funny look at the relationship between a little girl and her cat that's sure to strike a chord with anyone who's ever loved a pet. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 01/06/2014 (EAN 9781442475274, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2014 (EAN 9781442475274, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2014 (EAN 9781442475274, Hardcover)

Booklist 03/01/2014 pg. 77 (EAN 9781442475274, Hardcover)

Shelf Awareness 03/18/2014 (EAN 9781442475274, Hardcover)

New York Times Book Review 03/16/2014 pg. 22 (EAN 9781442475274, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 04/01/2014 pg. 121 (EAN 9781442475274, Hardcover)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2014 (EAN 9781442475281, Open Ebook)

Contributor Bio:  Gravett, Emily Emily Gravett is the author of many critically acclaimed books, including the Kate Greenaway Award-winning "Wolves" and "Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears". She is also the author and illustrator of "Again!" (shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award), "Wolf Won't Bite!", "Blue Chameleon", "The Rabbit Problem", "Dogs", "Spells", "The Odd Egg", "Monkey and Me", "Orange Pear Apple Bear", and "Meerkat Mail". She lives in Brighton, England, with her family. Visit her at EmilyGravett.com.