The Story
A celebration of both individuality and community, author-illustrator Galia Bernsteinâs I Am a Cat is a strong debut that shows weâre all more alike than we think . . . if we look closely enough.
A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being âcatâ enough. According to them, he just doesnât measure up. He doesnât have Lionâs mane or Cheetahâs spots. He doesnât sleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. Heâs small and fuzzy, not big and strong.
But ultimately, Simon shows the big cats that heâs just like them . . . only smaller.
Details:
- By: Galia Bernstein
- Publication Date: February 6, 2018
- Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers
- Trim Size: 8 1â2 x 10 1â2
- Page Count: 32
- Illustrations: full-color illustrations throughout
- Rights: World/All
- Age Range: 3 - 7
Description
A celebration of both individuality and community, author-illustrator Galia Bernsteinâs I Am a Cat is a strong debut that shows weâre all more alike than we think . . . if we look closely enough.
A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being âcatâ enough. According to them, he just doesnât measure up. He doesnât have Lionâs mane or Cheetahâs spots. He doesnât sleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. Heâs small and fuzzy, not big and strong.
But ultimately, Simon shows the big cats that heâs just like them . . . only smaller.
Details:
- By: Galia Bernstein
- Publication Date: February 6, 2018
- Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers
- Trim Size: 8 1â2 x 10 1â2
- Page Count: 32
- Illustrations: full-color illustrations throughout
- Rights: World/All
- Age Range: 3 - 7























