Displaying 1 of 1 2023 Format: Book Author: Larsen, Andrew, 1960- author. Title: Jungle cat / Andrew Larsen ; illustrated by Udayana Lugo. Publisher, Date: Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2023. Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm Summary: "In this playfully illustrated picture book, a group of neighbors come together to help their much-loved apartment cat when his outside adventure goes awry."-- Provided by publisher. Subjects: Cats -- Juvenile fiction Neighbors -- Juvenile fiction. Cats -- Fiction. Neighbors -- Fiction. Genre: Picture books Other Author: Lugo, Udayana illustrator. Notes: Issued also in electronic formats. LCCN: 2022938292 ISBN: 9781459834644 145983464X * 9781459834651 (PDF) * 9781459834668 9781459834644 145983464X Other Number: 1329273391 # Local items: 1 # Local items in: 0 Current Holds: 0 Place Hold Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Author Notes Andrew Larsenis the award-winning author of over fifteen books, including In the Tree House, The Bagel King, A Squiggly Storyand Sally's Big Day. His books have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Blue Spruce Award, the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and many more. Andrew lives in a neighborhood in Toronto that is full of cats, dogs and creatures of all sorts. Udayana Lugois a self-taught illustrator of mixed heritage. She has worked as a designer of a variety of things, including jewelry, auto parts, furniture, interiors, and now she is an illustrator of children's books, where she has found her true passion. Udayana lives in Richmond, British Columbia, with her family. Trade Reviews Booklist ReviewAlthough Bob, an orange tabby cat, officially lives in apartment 302 with Pippa, he has the run of his four-unit building in a busy city. When not at home, the feline is welcomed by the other apartment dwellers: firefighter Pearl, chef Mario, and Kevin, who works on his computer. It's Pearl's apartment that gave Bob the idea he is a jungle cat, with all the plants she has growing there. On one day of especially noisy traffic, Pippa exclaims, "It's a jungle out there, Bob." Intrigued, the cat decides to run outside for an adventure. The ensuing escapade in the traffic-filled street proves more than Bob bargained for, and he climbs a tree to avoid the chaos. When the urban cat realizes he's unable to leave his safe perch, his friends join forces and come to his rescue. Engaging digital illustrations are filled with saturated colors and details of the apartments Bob visits on a regular basis. His friends are full of good humor and patience, creating an ideal existence for a spoiled kitty.Kirkus ReviewAn apartment-dwelling feline has good-hearted neighbors. Bob, an orange tabby and self-described "jungle cat," loves visiting friends. Firefighter Pearl appreciates that the cat follows her as she waters the lush greenery in her plant-filled "jungle" space. Chef Mario generously proffers sardines, adored by jungle cats. Computer whiz Kevin provides a bowl of fresh water, which Bob pretends is a "watering hole deep in the jungle." The best apartment is the one Bob shares with Pippa and her mom. When Pippa says the noisy city street is "a jungle," guess who's ready for adventure? But being outside proves too much even for a jungle cat. Bravado's one thing; screeching tires, honking horns, and shouting drivers are another: Bob heads for home and, in jungle-cat fashion, climbs a tree. Uh-oh, in pet-cat fashion, Bob gets stuck. Luckily, the feline's frantic meowing brings Pearl with a ladder and Mario, Kevin, and Pippa following closely behind. Together they effect a safe rescue, and a party celebrates the ordeal's happy ending. Though it's a tale we've seen before, this Canadian import is charming and conveys important messages about friendship and cooperation. The colorful digital illustrations are lively and filled with delightful, witty details; Bob is very expressive. Pearl, Mario, Pippa, and her mom have varied tones of brown skin; Kevin is White. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A welcome reminder that whether you're a cat or a human, it's nice to have friendly people around ready to help you out. (Picture book. 4-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission. Summary Key Selling Points Bob is a special cat who brings his neighborhood together when he learns how to ask for help. This story reinforces the importance of friendship and community, as well as how much joy and connection a cat can bring to people who otherwise live alone. The story was inspired by a real-life apartment cat named Georgia, who has spent her long, rich life connecting people to each other through her very being. One of her neighbors even wrote an operetta about her! Beautiful and playful illustrations by Udayana Lugo depict a vibrant city neighborhood. Author Andrew Larsen is the award-winning author of over 15 books. His books have been nominated for the Blue Spruce Award, the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award and more. Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
