Supercat

By Kate McMullan

Hooo-ray Meowie Wowie Glug Glug Glug and Glig Glig Glig Introducing the first superhero for babies and toddlers Marrying comic book with board book into a format just the right size to fill a lap, "Supercat" chronicles the super adventures of Supercat, who flies from his home in the Milky Way to make the world safe for blankies. With sidekick Super Mouse, Super Phone, Super Milk, and the Cow Who Jumps Over the Moon, Supercat is all set to rescue babies everywhere. Blanket lost? Baby refuses to put on pajamas Too many tears to go to bed No problem-Supercat knows just what to do. Funny, fast-moving, thoroughly charming, and adorable, Supercat is high entertainment for the youngest audience, and just as much fun for the parents who will be doing the reading. Kate McMullan's sweet story is full of comic-book style, of "Super " this and "Super " that, "Oof " and "Zooooop-zip " And Pascal Lemaitre's illustration, is inventive, expressive, energetic, and colorful. The collaboration has everything to catch a baby's or toddler's imagination and get parents to fall in love with bedtime reading all over again.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761126449
• ISBN13: 9780761126447
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.9" x 4.2"
• Age Range: 1 to 4 years
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

My daughter's favorite

I bought 'Supercat' before my daughter was even born because it looked like a really cool book, and something that I'd like to read to her over and over. She's now almost a year old and it's by far her favorite book. When I tell her, "go pick out a book for Daddy to read" she'll almost always come back with this one (or 'Barnyard Dance' by Sandra Boynton). The story is great and she loves the illustrations. 100% recommended! P.S. Save your money and don't bother with the follow-up book, 'Supercat to the Rescue'. It's not nearly as good as the original.

Wonderful illustrations and adorable story

The illustrations in this book are just fabulous! They are intricate - the more you look, the more things you find. They carry story characters, even the smallest little characters (and there are several) from frame to frame, page to page. It is great fun to visually follow all of the characters through the story.Plus, the written story is wonderful. This is the kind of book that you buy for yourself but end up giving copies to family and friends, because you want THEM to enjoy the feeling of discovery that you felt when first viewing the book. This is one of the more uniquely written and illustrated board books you will ever see.

Supercat Saves The Day

"Supercat" is an action-packed book solving common toddler/parent dilemmas in a comical and humorous way. Looking for blankie, the struggle to put on pajamas and unexplained crying are each situations parents are all too familiar with. Supercat will definately save your day.Supercat lives beyond the pages of this book. I apply his enthusiasm and creative tactics to my parenting style each day. Supercat's super tickle strategy is my favorite. We love the the jingle at the end and can't wait for the sequel.

Something Magical

There is something magical about "Supercat". It appears to be a simple board book but the style, colors, and story speak directly to children. The artist and author have struck a perfect chord that children want to hear again and again. My children are captivated. Although I have memorized the book by rote, the beautiful details of the artwork keep each read enjoyable. As any parent will tell you, it isn't the first read that is important, but the 400th. The last page promises, " To be continued..." my children and I are waiting!

Super, Super, Super!

I gave this book as a gift to a 2-year-old and he is totally obsessed with it. He has to know where the book is at all times, and his mother informed me she has had to put a "three times" limit on the number of readings per sitting because as soon as she finishes it, he says "Again!" The charming, colorful illustrations full of wonderful, humorous details really hold his attention. He has also taken to calling a nap a "Super nap" (just like Supercat does). Delightful text and comic book style design make this a super gift. Bravo, Supercat!