Cat on the Bus

By Aram Kim

Book Overview

Follow a stray cat as she braves the snowy city streets to find a home in this nearly-wordless picture book. A calico cat with curious eyes cautiously approaches a grocery store. . . . only to be shooed away by the owner with a broom. She keeps wandering, and tries to climb on a city bus-- but the driver tells her to SCRAM Disheartened, the cat huddles down as snow begins to fall-- until another bus pulls up, and the driver welcomes her aboard. And when an old man sits down beside her, the cat makes a friend for life-- and finally finds the home she's been searching for. A purr-fect pick for cat lovers, this heartwarming picture book features a simple text, heavy with onomatopoeia, and striking, bold illustrations that carry the story, depicting the charming cat's range of emotions. See how a simple act of kindness can change lives forever. Young readers will empathize with the strong emotional content--hunger, loneliness, and rejection, giving way to contentment and joy--and delight in the expressive illustrations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823440370
• ISBN13: 9780823440375
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1