{"product_id":"here-comes-valentine-cat-isbn-9780525429159","title":"Here Comes Valentine Cat","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Cat is back just in time for Valentine’s Day! Full of humor and heart, this picture book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eis perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eBad Kitty\u003c\/i\u003e, Mo Willems’s Elephant and Piggie books, and of course, Cat’s other capers, including \u003ci\u003eHere Comes the Easter Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHere Comes Santa Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHere Comes the Tooth Fairy Cat.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Cat does NOT like Valentine's Day. It's much too mushy, and no way is he making anyone a valentine—especially not his new neighbor, Dog. Dog refuses to respect the fence: He keeps tossing over old bones and hitting Cat in the head! But just as Cat’s about to send Dog an angry \"valentine\" telling him exactly what he can do with his bones, Dog throws a \u003ci\u003eball\u003c\/i\u003e over the fence. What is Dog playing at? Cat is in for a hilarious—and heartwarming—surprise in this story about being perhaps too quick to judge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA great Valentine's Day gift for any age—read it on Valentine's Day and year-round!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A charmer.\"\u003c\/b\u003e —\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e“Wickedly fun.” \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Endearing . . . beautifully pitched comic timing.”\u003c\/b\u003e —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Fresh and satisfying . . . Empowers kids.”\u003c\/b\u003e —\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Simple but expressive . . . A favorite.”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSLJ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Cat's facial expressions perfectly mimic those of a toddler and are captured within a pleasing soft palette of ink and color pencil drawings. Wry humor and a twist ending make this book a charmer.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★\u003c\/b\u003e “Wickedly fun as ever—Underwood and Rueda clearly know how well sweet and salty go together.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The world may be divided into 'cat people' and 'dog people,' but one thing I think both sides can agree on is that, if they could talk, cats would be vehemently anti-Valentine’s Day and dogs would probably love it. This dichotomy leads to laughs as the narrator tries to help Cat see that the dog next door might not be so bad after all.\" —Travis Jonker for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Underwood's endearing, voiceless cat is back, this time getting a lesson in Valentine's Day tact. . . . Rueda masterfully uses white space and Cat's facial expressions and body language . . . for beautifully pitched comic timing. Cat hasn't lost his ability to charm readers, if for no other reason than children are so able to see themselves in him.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fresh and satisfying . . . Empowers kids by positioning them as the narrative voice of reason. . . . Cat is a hoot at the height of his naughtiness, but also he’s poignantly repentant . . . Fans of Cat’s previous books (and even Valentine’s Day–phobes) are likely to fall in love with this series installment.” —\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Creatively presented . . . Humorous . . . The story’s singular narrative style and simple but expressive illustrations will make it a favorite . . . Pair it with Laura Malone Elliott’s A String of Hearts.”\u003ci\u003e —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eDeborah Underwood is the author several picture books, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Quiet Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBad Bye, Good Bye\u003c\/i\u003e, and Cat’s other adventures: \u003ci\u003eHere Comes the Easter Cat, Here Comes Santa Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, and the upcoming \u003ci\u003eHere Comes the Tooth Fairy Cat\u003c\/i\u003e. Deborah lives in San Francisco with her cat, Bella, who inspired Cat’s hijinks.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Claudia Rueda is the author\/illustrator of several picture books, including \u003ci\u003eIs It Big or Is It Little, Huff and Puff\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Little Polar Bear\u003c\/i\u003e, and of course, Cat’s previous adventures.","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302193484005,"sku":"NP9780525429159","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780525429159.jpg?v=1767728962","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/here-comes-valentine-cat-isbn-9780525429159","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}