Matilda's Cat, Hardcover/Emily Gravett

Contributor(s): Author: Emily Gravett Illustrator: Emily Gravett 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 Kirkus Reviews / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - 01/15/2014 Kirkus Reviews / Exceptional Presentation - 01/15/2014 Kirkus Reviews / Book Of Special Distinction - 01/15/2014 Kirkus Reviews / Top 15 Book Of The Year - 01/15/2014 Kirkus Reviews / Highly Recommended - 01/15/2014 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks - 03/01/2014 Booklist - pg. 77 - 03/01/2014 Shelf Awareness - 03/18/2014 New York Times Book Review - pg. 22 - 03/16/2014 School Library Journal - pg. 121 - 04/01/2014