{"product_id":"up-cat-down-cat-isbn-9781536210316","title":"Up Cat Down Cat","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the creator of the celebrated \u003ci\u003eBlack Bird Yellow Sun \u003c\/i\u003ecomes another bold and beautiful concept book, this time playing with opposites and reversals.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack cat. White cat. One is \u003ci\u003elong, \u003c\/i\u003estretching out, and the other is \u003ci\u003eshort, \u003c\/i\u003ecrouching\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eWhen both perch in a window, one tail is \u003ci\u003estraight, \u003c\/i\u003ethe other one \u003ci\u003ecurly. \u003c\/i\u003eOne has an \u003ci\u003eempty\u003c\/i\u003e plate, and the other a \u003ci\u003efull \u003c\/i\u003eone. With a mouse to entertain them, variously \u003ci\u003elost \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003efound,\u003c\/i\u003e they move through the day, until one cat is \u003ci\u003eawake \u003c\/i\u003eand the other \u003ci\u003easleep, \u003c\/i\u003ebut for how long? With enchanting ink illustrations full of pure color, simple shapes, and an elegant use of negative and positive space, this concept board book for the youngest of readers is a joy to behold — and as graceful as a leaping cat.This is a nuanced look at opposites, as it explores more challenging ideas than just up and down or black and white. The use of ink drawings that are simplistic yet colorful enhance the story by allowing for the concept to be easily recognizable to young readers but also allowing for further explanation for older children. With such eye-catching illustrations, this is a recommended addition to board book collections.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003eSteve Light \u003c\/b\u003eis the author-illustrator of the board books \u003ci\u003eMama Tiger, Tiger Cub \u003c\/i\u003eand the award-winning, critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eBlack Bird Yellow Sun, \u003c\/i\u003eas well as many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eBuilders \u0026amp; Breakers, Have You Seen My Dragon?, Have You Seen My Monster?, Have You Seen My Lunch Box?, Lucky Lazlo, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSwap!\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in New York City.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304571752677,"sku":"NP9781536210316","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536210316.jpg?v=1767743314","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/up-cat-down-cat-isbn-9781536210316","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}