Catalina

By (author): Lori Doody

Catalina has an almost purrrfect life, although sometimes she is sad and sometimes she is a little bit lonely. Then one day her owners come home with not one, not two, but three puppies. Now she isn?t lonely?she?s cranky! What?s a cat to do? It takes a while, but Catalina comes to see that perhaps puppies aren?t so bad after all.

In this charming picture book, Lori Doody explores the importance of accepting change, adapting to an expanding family situation and making friends. With its playful language and retro-style illustrations, this delightful story will appeal to cat-lovers of every age.

AUTHOR

Lori Doody

A printmaker and picture book maker, Lori Doody lives in St. John’s, NL. Her charming picture books combine bright, simple illustrations with witty, spare stories. They have been warmly received and widely praised: two, included in the Canadian Children’s

Reviews

?An accessible, humorous tale of family changes?animal or otherwise.?


– Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards (NLBA) Bruneau Family Children?s/Young Adult Literature Award 2022, Long-listed
  • Next Generation Indie Book Awards – Children’s Picture Book Illustration 2022, Short-listed
  • CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens 2022, Commended
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    Catalina has an almost purrrfect life, although sometimes she is sad and sometimes she is a little bit lonely. Then one day her owners come home with not one, not two, but three puppies. Now she isn?t lonely?she?s cranky! What?s a cat to do? It takes a while, but Catalina comes to see that perhaps puppies aren?t so bad after all.

    In this charming picture book, Lori Doody explores the importance of accepting change, adapting to an expanding family situation and making friends. With its playful language and retro-style illustrations, this delightful story will appeal to cat-lovers of every age.

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    Details

    Dimensions:

    40 Pages
    9in * 7in * 0.25in
    165gr

    Published:

    August 10, 2021

    City of Publication:

    Tors Cove

    Country of Publication:

    CA

    Publisher:

    Running the Goat

    ISBN:

    9781927917411

    Book Subjects:

    JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats

    Language:

    eng

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