{"product_id":"flat-cat-isbn-9780593404577","title":"Flat Cat","description":"\u003cb\u003e*\"This amusing picture book is fun for reading aloud.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Pete Oswald, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling illustrator of the Bad Seed series, and Tara Lazar, critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003e7 Ate 9, \u003c\/i\u003ecomes \u003ci\u003eFlat Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, the story of a cool cat who learns that sometimes life is about finding the best of both worlds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Whimsy, wonder, and wacky humor in just the right proportions.\" --\u003ci\u003eGeekMom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlat Cat was born flat. He wasn't squashed by an out-of-control ice cream truck, or smushed in a waffle iron. He was just flat. This slick, sly cat could stray and roam anywhere he pleased, keen and unseen. And wouldn't you know it, Flat Cat liked it just like that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is until one day, when Flat Cat accidentally fell \u003ci\u003esplish splosh \u003c\/i\u003eright in the wash. And when he emerged from the dryer, Flat Cat wasn't flat at all. He was adorably puffy and downright fluffy! And Flat Cat wasn’t sure how he felt about that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom acclaimed author Tara Lazar and brought to life by #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling illustrator Pete Oswald, this is a hilariously quirky and irreverent story that is sure to appeal to fans of Pete the Cat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFlat Cat\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2025-2026 Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award nominee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2025 Washington Children's Choice Book Award nominee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lazar’s wryly humorous tale won’t leave young audiences flat, while Oswald’s purple-tinged cartoon depictions of this Flat Stanley–style feline add their share of giggles (as usual). A hilarious reminder that versatility will have you feline fine.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Featuring groovy text, it’s a Flat Stanley-flavored take on rolling with the punches and fluidly embracing newfound facets and friends.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Perfect for cat lovers who wonder how their feline escape artists seemingly walk through doors.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBCCB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Whimsy, wonder, and \u003cb\u003ewacky humor\u003c\/b\u003e in just the right proportions.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeekMom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*\"Oswald brings Flat Cat to life in digital pictures incorporating gouache textures. Drawn with quiet humor, the expressive, \u003cb\u003eimaginative illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e contrast the cat’s self-sufficient demeanor with his inner need for affection. Lazar’s narrative shifts in tone as the cool cat is transformed into an adorable one and back, until he realizes what he really wants. As the narrator comments in closing, “Smooth moves, Flat Cat!” This amusing picture book is \u003cb\u003efun for reading aloud.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Flat or fluffy, is there a better way to be? Lazar’s \u003cb\u003ewryly humorous tale won’t leave young audiences flat\u003c\/b\u003e, while Oswald’s purple-tinged cartoon depictions of this \u003cb\u003eFlat Stanley–style feline\u003c\/b\u003e add their share of giggles (as usual).  A hilarious reminder that versatility will have you feline fine.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The “slick, sly” feline protagonist of this picture book is two-dimensional and loving it: his “smooth moves” involve roaming any place he pleases and snoozing “in any nook and cranny,” including, as purple-tinted, thick-lined digital art by Oswald (\u003ci\u003eSleepy Sheepy\u003c\/i\u003e) shows, draped over a towel bar . . . Featuring \u003cb\u003egroovy text\u003c\/b\u003e, it’s a \u003cb\u003eFlat Stanley-flavored \u003c\/b\u003etake on rolling with the punches and fluidly embracing newfound facets and friends.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Oswald’s gouache art depicts Flat Cat in all his purple, sunglasses-clad glory as he saunters in his flattened form through a pastel world of candy shops and city parks. That suaveness makes his transformation into a rumpled ball of fluff especially humorous; viewers will laugh at Flat Cat’s death glare as the text boldly proclaims him “The most adorable, puffy, furry, fuzzy-wuzzy feline you ever did see!” This \u003cb\u003esilly\u003c\/b\u003e, nonsensical read is \u003cb\u003eperfect for cat lovers who wonder how their feline escape artists seemingly walk through doors.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBCCB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eTara Lazar\u003c\/b\u003e finds it fabulous to be foolish about felines. She opened the door to a cat mewling, offered the stray a can of tuna, and the cat never left. She is the author of \u003ci\u003e7 Ate 9\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Monstore\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBloop\u003c\/i\u003e and more. You can find them all—Tara, her husband, two daughters and a black cat—somewhere in New Jersey. \u003ci\u003eFlat Cat \u003c\/i\u003eis her 13th book. You can visit Tara Lazar online at taralazar.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePete Oswald \u003c\/b\u003eis the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Smart Cookie\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Couch Potato\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Cool Bean\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Good Egg\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Bad Seed\u003c\/i\u003e, all written by Jory John. Pete’s authorial debut, \u003ci\u003eHike\u003c\/i\u003e, was shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. He is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eSleepy Sheepy\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Lucy Ruth Cummins, and the indie bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Attack of the Underwear Dragon \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Return of the Underwear Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Scott Roth­man. In addition to making picture books, he works on numerous highly success­ful animated franchises as a character designer, concept artist, and production designer. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three sons. You can visit Pete Oswald online at PeteOswald.com.","brand":"Flamingo Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302049435877,"sku":"NP9780593404577","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593404577.jpg?v=1767727443","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/flat-cat-isbn-9780593404577","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}