Cats Can

Illustrated by Ebony Glenn
Ebook
0"W x 0"H x 0"D  
On sale Apr 12, 2022 | 32 Pages | 978-0-593-11560-2
| Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell L
A rollicking rhyme that celebrates the playful and mischievous similarities between cats and toddlers!

Whether they’re stretching and scheming, playing or dreaming, cats love to make mischief, sneak snacks, and cuddle up in a cozy spot, just like . . . kids! Cats Can proves that kittens and kids are more alike than we think. Roseanne Greenfield Thong’s rhyming romp is perfectly matched by the vibrant, energetic illustrations of Ebony Glenn in this playful read-aloud.
Roseanne Greenfield Thong is the author of many multicultural-themed children’s books. She was born in Southern California but has lived in Guatemala, Mexico, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Roseanne now lives in Orange County, California, where she teaches English composition. Her favorite kind of cat is Siamese.

Ebony Glenn is the illustrator of Mommy’s Khimar by Jamilah Tompkins-Bigelow and Red Shoes by Karen English, along with many other celebrated books for children. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with an orange tabby named Archie. Please visit ebonyglenn.com.
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“A lighthearted story about the bonds and similarities between cats and their young humans . . . . This picture book would be a welcome addition to any classroom or home library.” –Kirkus Reviews

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A rollicking rhyme that celebrates the playful and mischievous similarities between cats and toddlers!

Whether they’re stretching and scheming, playing or dreaming, cats love to make mischief, sneak snacks, and cuddle up in a cozy spot, just like . . . kids! Cats Can proves that kittens and kids are more alike than we think. Roseanne Greenfield Thong’s rhyming romp is perfectly matched by the vibrant, energetic illustrations of Ebony Glenn in this playful read-aloud.

Author

Roseanne Greenfield Thong is the author of many multicultural-themed children’s books. She was born in Southern California but has lived in Guatemala, Mexico, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Roseanne now lives in Orange County, California, where she teaches English composition. Her favorite kind of cat is Siamese.

Ebony Glenn is the illustrator of Mommy’s Khimar by Jamilah Tompkins-Bigelow and Red Shoes by Karen English, along with many other celebrated books for children. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with an orange tabby named Archie. Please visit ebonyglenn.com.
Roseanne Greenfield Thong View titles by Roseanne Greenfield Thong

Praise

“A lighthearted story about the bonds and similarities between cats and their young humans . . . . This picture book would be a welcome addition to any classroom or home library.” –Kirkus Reviews

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