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They All Saw a Cat
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Author Brendan Wenzel
Publisher Little, Brown and Company
Publication date
August 30, 2016
Pages unpaged
Awards Caldecott Honor
ISBN 978-1-45215-013-0

They All Saw a Cat is a popular picture book from 2016. It was written and illustrated by Brendan Wenzel. This book helps young readers understand how different creatures see the world. It shows what a cat looks like from many different animals' points of view. The book won a Caldecott Honor in 2017. It also received a great review from Publishers Weekly in July 2016.

Discovering They All Saw a Cat

This unique picture book takes readers on a journey. It explores how a simple cat can look very different. This depends on who is looking at it. The story shows the cat through the eyes of many animals. These include a dog, a fox, a fish, a bee, and even a worm.

Seeing Things Differently

Each animal in the book has its own way of seeing. For example, a dog might see the cat as a playful friend. A fish might see the cat as a blurry shape above the water. A bee sees the cat in many tiny parts, like a mosaic. The book uses different art styles for each animal's view. This helps readers understand each unique perspective. It teaches us that everyone sees the world in their own way.

About the Author and Illustrator

Brendan Wenzel is the talented author and illustrator of They All Saw a Cat. He is known for his beautiful and thoughtful children's books. Wenzel often uses his art to explore nature and different ways of seeing. He creates books that are both fun to read and make you think. His work encourages young readers to look closely at the world around them.

Awards and Why They Matter

They All Saw a Cat received a Caldecott Honor in 2017. The Caldecott Medal is one of the most important awards for children's books in the United States. It is given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. An "Honor" means the book was one of the very best that year. This award shows that the book's illustrations and story are truly special. It highlights the book's creativity and its impact on young readers.

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