Here is the oh-so-hilarious and adorable story of a blended family-- using just a few words in various configurations-- from the pets' point-of-view!
Cat and Dog live with their human in a suburban house with a big backyard. Sure, they fight like.... well, cats and dogs, but they're used to one another. Dog-- a different dog-- lives a happy only child life in the city with his dad. He has the bed to himself, he never has to share his toys, and that's the way he likes it. So what happens when the Dog's dad and Cat and Dog's mom move in together? Well, it's chaotic. There's not enough room on the bed, for starters. But as the seasons pass, the three animals become a trio and learn to (mostly) love one another. Just as they're settling into a cozy life as a threesome, along comes..... a baby! This laugh-out-loud picture book, which is the recipient of The Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature, cleverly uses two repeating words and is sure to strike a chord with kids dealing with the ups-and-downs of settling into a blended family of their own.
Nelly Buchet is the author of a dozen books for young readers, including ALA Notable Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family, which was chosen by children around the world as the 2021 Irma Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature winner. She has taught nonviolent conflict resolution in schools and created a nonprofit project that brings picture books to refugee children through orphanages and libraries. French-American, she lives in Berlin and loves dance and dogs, preferably together.
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Andrea Zuill is the author-illustrator of Sweety, called "funny, heartwarming, and inspiring" in a starred review from Booklist and Wolf Camp, a finalist for the Children's Choice Award. She is also the author-illustrator of Business Pig, Dance Is for Everyone and Marigold & Daisy, as well as the illustratorof Nelly Buchet's Cat Dog Dog, which Kirkus called "clever" in a starred review. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in California, Texas, and New York, including the San Diego Museum of Art and the Brand Library gallery, where she won the Disney Imagineering Award. Visit her at andreazuill.org or follow her on Twitter at @AndreaZuill.
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WINNER
| 2021 Irma Simonton Black Award
SELECTION
| 2021 ALSC Notable Children's Books
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| 2021 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
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| 2021 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
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| 2020 Chicago Public Library Best Books
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| 2020 Indie Next
Praise for Cat Dog Dog:
2021 Irma Black Award winner An American Library Association Notable Book A 2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids
"A clever, winning read-aloud for modern families.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“This is perfect for kids just climbing aboard the reading train, but it could also work as a comedic read-aloud to younger kids.” —TheBulletin, starred review
"... a picture book magnum opus about the intricacies of the step family." —Shelf Awareness
Praise for Andrea Zuill's Wolf Camp:
“This debut picture book will delight more than dog lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for Andrea Zuill's Sweety:
"Zuill takes a common theme—finding the courage to be yourself—and makes it funny, heartwarming, and inspiring." —Booklist, starred review
Here is the oh-so-hilarious and adorable story of a blended family-- using just a few words in various configurations-- from the pets' point-of-view!
Cat and Dog live with their human in a suburban house with a big backyard. Sure, they fight like.... well, cats and dogs, but they're used to one another. Dog-- a different dog-- lives a happy only child life in the city with his dad. He has the bed to himself, he never has to share his toys, and that's the way he likes it. So what happens when the Dog's dad and Cat and Dog's mom move in together? Well, it's chaotic. There's not enough room on the bed, for starters. But as the seasons pass, the three animals become a trio and learn to (mostly) love one another. Just as they're settling into a cozy life as a threesome, along comes..... a baby! This laugh-out-loud picture book, which is the recipient of The Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature, cleverly uses two repeating words and is sure to strike a chord with kids dealing with the ups-and-downs of settling into a blended family of their own.
Nelly Buchet is the author of a dozen books for young readers, including ALA Notable Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family, which was chosen by children around the world as the 2021 Irma Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature winner. She has taught nonviolent conflict resolution in schools and created a nonprofit project that brings picture books to refugee children through orphanages and libraries. French-American, she lives in Berlin and loves dance and dogs, preferably together.
View titles by Nelly Buchet
Andrea Zuill is the author-illustrator of Sweety, called "funny, heartwarming, and inspiring" in a starred review from Booklist and Wolf Camp, a finalist for the Children's Choice Award. She is also the author-illustrator of Business Pig, Dance Is for Everyone and Marigold & Daisy, as well as the illustratorof Nelly Buchet's Cat Dog Dog, which Kirkus called "clever" in a starred review. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in California, Texas, and New York, including the San Diego Museum of Art and the Brand Library gallery, where she won the Disney Imagineering Award. Visit her at andreazuill.org or follow her on Twitter at @AndreaZuill.
View titles by Andrea Zuill
Awards
WINNER
| 2021 Irma Simonton Black Award
SELECTION
| 2021 ALSC Notable Children's Books
SELECTION
| 2021 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
SELECTION
| 2021 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
SELECTION
| 2020 Chicago Public Library Best Books
SELECTION
| 2020 Indie Next
Praise
Praise for Cat Dog Dog:
2021 Irma Black Award winner An American Library Association Notable Book A 2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids
"A clever, winning read-aloud for modern families.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“This is perfect for kids just climbing aboard the reading train, but it could also work as a comedic read-aloud to younger kids.” —TheBulletin, starred review
"... a picture book magnum opus about the intricacies of the step family." —Shelf Awareness
Praise for Andrea Zuill's Wolf Camp:
“This debut picture book will delight more than dog lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for Andrea Zuill's Sweety:
"Zuill takes a common theme—finding the courage to be yourself—and makes it funny, heartwarming, and inspiring." —Booklist, starred review