Book description
There was a cat
who lived alone.
Until the day
a new cat came . . .
And so a story of friendship begins, following two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn't come back.
This is a…
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Why read it?
2 authors picked Big Cat, Little Cat as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Everyone I love who’s seen my shelf knows how much I love this picture book. I adore the simple ink drawings; it’s all I need to understand to story.
I never expected a 32-page book to break me like this. It makes me want to hug my cat Marlie and never let go (to her annoyance). To me, it explained life and death so perfectly—when one goes away, another comes into our lives.
From Deb's list on chew up your heart and spit it out.
I read this book shortly after losing my pet rabbit, and I almost started crying in the middle of the bookstore.
The text and artwork are so simple while conveying so much feeling. And the ending brings the story full circle in a wonderful way. It is a perfect book for anyone who has lost a beloved pet.
From Dana's list on picture books about loss when you need a good cry.
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