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Cat Dog Dog

The Story of a Blended Family

Illustrated by Andrea Zuill
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Hardcover
$17.99 US
11.38"W x 8.81"H x 0.41"D   | 16 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Apr 28, 2020 | 40 Pages | 978-1-9848-4899-4
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile NP | Fountas & Pinnell LB
Here is the oh-so-hilarious and adorable story of a blended family-- using just a few words in various configurations-- from the pets' point-of-view!

Cat and Dog live with their human in a suburban house with a big backyard. Sure, they fight like.... well, cats and dogs, but they're used to one another. Dog-- a different dog-- lives a happy only child life in the city with his dad. He has the bed to himself, he never has to share his toys, and that's the way he likes it. So what happens when the Dog's dad and Cat and Dog's mom move in together? Well, it's chaotic. There's not enough room on the bed, for starters. But as the seasons pass, the three animals become a trio and learn to (mostly) love one another. Just as they're settling into a cozy life as a threesome, along comes..... a baby! This laugh-out-loud picture book, which is the recipient of The Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature, cleverly uses two repeating words and is sure to strike a chord with kids dealing with the ups-and-downs of settling into a blended family of their own.
  • WINNER | 2021
    Irma Simonton Black Award
  • SELECTION | 2021
    Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
  • SELECTION | 2021
    ALSC Notable Children's Books
  • SELECTION | 2021
    Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
  • SELECTION | 2020
    Indie Next
  • SELECTION | 2020
    Chicago Public Library Best Books
Praise for Cat Dog Dog:

2021 Irma Black Award winner
An American Library Association Notable Book
A 2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids


"A clever, winning read-aloud for modern families.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“This is perfect for kids just climbing aboard the reading train, but it could also work as a comedic read-aloud to younger kids.” —The Bulletin, starred review

"... a picture book magnum opus about the intricacies of the step family." —Shelf Awareness

Praise for Andrea Zuill's Wolf Camp:

“This debut picture book will delight more than dog lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Praise for Andrea Zuill's Sweety:

"Zuill takes a common theme—finding the courage to be yourself—and makes it funny, heartwarming, and inspiring." Booklist, starred review 



© Brandon Bernath
Nelly Buchet is the author of a dozen books for young readers, including ALA Notable Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family, which was chosen by children around the world as the 2021 Irma Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature winner. She has taught nonviolent conflict resolution in schools and created a nonprofit project that brings picture books to refugee children through orphanages and libraries. French-American, she lives in Berlin and loves dance and dogs, preferably together. View titles by Nelly Buchet
Andrea Zuill is the author-illustrator of Sweety, called "funny, heartwarming, and inspiring" in a starred review from Booklist and Wolf Camp, a finalist for the Children's Choice Award. She is also the author-illustrator of Business Pig, Dance Is for Everyone and Marigold & Daisy, as well as the illustratorof Nelly Buchet's Cat Dog Dog, which Kirkus called "clever" in a starred review. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in California, Texas, and New York, including the San Diego Museum of Art and the Brand Library gallery, where she won the Disney Imagineering Award. Visit her at andreazuill.org or follow her on Twitter at @AndreaZuill. View titles by Andrea Zuill
Classroom Activities for Cat Dog Dog

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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Here is the oh-so-hilarious and adorable story of a blended family-- using just a few words in various configurations-- from the pets' point-of-view!

Cat and Dog live with their human in a suburban house with a big backyard. Sure, they fight like.... well, cats and dogs, but they're used to one another. Dog-- a different dog-- lives a happy only child life in the city with his dad. He has the bed to himself, he never has to share his toys, and that's the way he likes it. So what happens when the Dog's dad and Cat and Dog's mom move in together? Well, it's chaotic. There's not enough room on the bed, for starters. But as the seasons pass, the three animals become a trio and learn to (mostly) love one another. Just as they're settling into a cozy life as a threesome, along comes..... a baby! This laugh-out-loud picture book, which is the recipient of The Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature, cleverly uses two repeating words and is sure to strike a chord with kids dealing with the ups-and-downs of settling into a blended family of their own.

Awards

  • WINNER | 2021
    Irma Simonton Black Award
  • SELECTION | 2021
    Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
  • SELECTION | 2021
    ALSC Notable Children's Books
  • SELECTION | 2021
    Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
  • SELECTION | 2020
    Indie Next
  • SELECTION | 2020
    Chicago Public Library Best Books

Praise

Praise for Cat Dog Dog:

2021 Irma Black Award winner
An American Library Association Notable Book
A 2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids


"A clever, winning read-aloud for modern families.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“This is perfect for kids just climbing aboard the reading train, but it could also work as a comedic read-aloud to younger kids.” —The Bulletin, starred review

"... a picture book magnum opus about the intricacies of the step family." —Shelf Awareness

Praise for Andrea Zuill's Wolf Camp:

“This debut picture book will delight more than dog lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Praise for Andrea Zuill's Sweety:

"Zuill takes a common theme—finding the courage to be yourself—and makes it funny, heartwarming, and inspiring." Booklist, starred review 



Author

© Brandon Bernath
Nelly Buchet is the author of a dozen books for young readers, including ALA Notable Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family, which was chosen by children around the world as the 2021 Irma Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature winner. She has taught nonviolent conflict resolution in schools and created a nonprofit project that brings picture books to refugee children through orphanages and libraries. French-American, she lives in Berlin and loves dance and dogs, preferably together. View titles by Nelly Buchet
Andrea Zuill is the author-illustrator of Sweety, called "funny, heartwarming, and inspiring" in a starred review from Booklist and Wolf Camp, a finalist for the Children's Choice Award. She is also the author-illustrator of Business Pig, Dance Is for Everyone and Marigold & Daisy, as well as the illustratorof Nelly Buchet's Cat Dog Dog, which Kirkus called "clever" in a starred review. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in California, Texas, and New York, including the San Diego Museum of Art and the Brand Library gallery, where she won the Disney Imagineering Award. Visit her at andreazuill.org or follow her on Twitter at @AndreaZuill. View titles by Andrea Zuill

Additional Materials

Classroom Activities for Cat Dog Dog

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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