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At the Drop of a Cat by Élise Fontenaille (2023, Picture Book)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherEnchanted Lion Books, LLC
ISBN-101592703828
ISBN-139781592703821
eBay Product ID (ePID)26057264303
Product Key Features
Book TitleAt the Drop of a Cat
Number of Pages36 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Imagination & Play, Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
Publication Year2023
IllustratorYes, Lópiz, Violeta
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorÉlise Fontenaille
FormatPicture Book
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight13.8 Oz
Item Length11.8 in
Item Width8.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2022-024810
Reviews"A six-year-old narrates this reflection about a cherished grandparent... Luis is a miraculous gardener with an intimate knowledge of wildlife. Artist Lópiz ( The True Story of a Mouse Who Never Asked for It ) places colorful silhouettes of leaves and birds within the contours of Luis's face, behind his bushy moustache and serious eyes... The dense foliage that twines through the art mirrors the rich thicket of the grandchild's thoughts and the grandfather's knowledge as the two spend time together, sharing Luis's idiosyncratic idioms ('At the drop of a cat') and celebrating the child's success in a lushly produced book that asks where worth really lies." -- Publishers Weekly, "A dark-haired, pale-skinned 6-year-old adores spending time with their grandfather, whom they call Luis. The sensitively written text reveals Luis' struggles without presenting him as lesser. The young narrator loves how Luis mixes up idioms, the source of the book's title. Because Luis fled Spain as a child during 'a terrible war' and had to work to support himself in France, he never went to school or learned to read and write. Although early on, the narrator informs us, 'I'm learning to read and write,' this does not turn into a story centered on Luis' illiteracy. The grandchild lovingly details their grandfather's appreciation for birds, cats, and the natural world as well as his many skills, like gardening, cooking, playing guitar, and painting. 'Dad says Luis is as good as Henri Rousseau,' the text reads, which provides insight into the artistic inspiration behind Lópiz's lush, naïve style and flat aesthetic. By book's end, the narrator can read well, and Luis celebrates this accomplishment with a gift that reinforces their special bond and brings this stunning and tender tale to a satisfying conclusion. Warmhearted and affirming--one to pick up." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "Lópiz shows in lush, dreamy illustrations the magic of the world Luis shares with the boy. A wonder-filled landscape of flowers, birds, aromatic meals, and cranky cats, it is also a world far beyond what can be taught in a classroom. Showing love and admiration across generations, this sweet title can be a guide for the appreciation of the natural world and the quiet love of family. This lovely purchase is a gentle yet effective work; its story and rich, complex illustrations highlight the joy of sharing the natural world that exists between a boy and his beloved grandfather." -- School Library Journal "A six-year-old narrates this reflection about a cherished grandparent... Luis is a miraculous gardener with an intimate knowledge of wildlife. Artist Lópiz ( The True Story of a Mouse Who Never Asked for It ) places colorful silhouettes of leaves and birds within the contours of Luis's face, behind his bushy moustache and serious eyes... The dense foliage that twines through the art mirrors the rich thicket of the grandchild's thoughts and the grandfather's knowledge as the two spend time together, sharing Luis's idiosyncratic idioms ('At the drop of a cat') and celebrating the child's success in a lushly produced book that asks where worth really lies." -- Publishers Weekly, "A dark-haired, pale-skinned 6-year-old adores spending time with their grandfather, whom they call Luis. The sensitively written text reveals Luis' struggles without presenting him as lesser. The young narrator loves how Luis mixes up idioms, the source of the book's title. Because Luis fled Spain as a child during 'a terrible war' and had to work to support himself in France, he never went to school or learned to read and write. Although early on, the narrator informs us, 'I'm learning to read and write,' this does not turn into a story centered on Luis' illiteracy. The grandchild lovingly details their grandfather's appreciation for birds, cats, and the natural world as well as his many skills, like gardening, cooking, playing guitar, and painting. 'Dad says Luis is as good as Henri Rousseau,' the text reads, which provides insight into the artistic inspiration behind Lópiz's lush, naïve style and flat aesthetic. By book's end, the narrator can read well, and Luis celebrates this accomplishment with a gift that reinforces their special bond and brings this stunning and tender tale to a satisfying conclusion. Warmhearted and affirming--one to pick up." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "Lópiz shows in lush, dreamy illustrations the magic of the world Luis shares with the boy. A wonder-filled landscape of flowers, birds, aromatic meals, and cranky cats, it is also a world far beyond what can be taught in a classroom. Showing love and admiration across generations, this sweet title can be a guide for the appreciation of the natural world and the quiet love of family. This lovely purchase is a gentle yet effective work; its story and rich, complex illustrations highlight the joy of sharing the natural world that exists between a boy and his beloved grandfather." -- School Library Journal "A six-year-old narrates this reflection about a cherished grandparent... Luis is a miraculous gardener with an intimate knowledge of wildlife. Artist Lópiz ( The True Story of a Mouse Who Never Asked for It ) places colorful silhouettes of leaves and birds within the contours of Luis's face, behind his bushy moustache and serious eyes... The dense foliage that twines through the art mirrors the rich thicket of the grandchild's thoughts and the grandfather's knowledge as the two spend time together, sharing Luis's idiosyncratic idioms ('At the drop of a cat') and celebrating the child's success in a lushly produced book that asks where worth really lies." -- Publishers Weekly "This book was lovely, absorbing, and wistful without being cloying. The lack of a name or gender for the child will give the book even more resonance for all readers. The child also describes Luis's art and I assumed that the beautiful illustrations were, in fact, Luis's drawings that he and the child work on together in the book. They look to be a mix of watercolor and collage, full of the green leaves of Luis's garden, naive, and easy to interpret with many fascinating details. The child and the grandfather appear repeatedly, with the smaller human nestled inside the outline of the bald, big-nosed grandpa. This will be a wonderful one-to-one read aloud with an adult. The translators have done a great job here; originally published in French, this English translation flows beautifully. I was fascinated by the author's ability to present hard truths in such a joyful and plain manner. The book manages to be equal parts moving and funny." --Susan Harari (Keefe Library, Boston Latin School, Boston, MA), Youth Services Book Review, STARRED REVIEW, Winner of the 2025 Prix Albertine Jeunesse! A 2024 USBBY Outstanding International Book! A New York Times /New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2023! "Lópiz's lush, verdant and empathetic art depicts both their shared interests and the differences that separate them. As grandson and grandfather grow closer, Lópiz gradually pulls back the thick vegetation, creating space for them to show each other their true selves, and show readers something all of us are searching for: a purely human connection." -- Christopher Lassen , 2023 NYT/NYPL Best Illustrated jury & NYPL children's librarian
Grade FromFirst Grade
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
SynopsisWith lush art by two-time NYT Best Illustrated recipient Violeta Lópiz, a picture book about a boy and his larger-than-life immigrant grandfather, who shares with him the kind of learning that's not taught in classrooms. A New York Times /New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2023! A NYPL Best Children's Book of 2023! A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023! A Marginalian Favorite Book of 2023! A 2024 USBBY Outstanding International Book! Winner of the 2025 Prix Albertine Jeunesse! At six years old, the child-narrator of this picture book loves nothing more than spending time with his grandpa, Luis--especially in his marvelous garden, where green beans reach as high as the sky. Luis's garden is where the little boy practices reading and writing. But just as importantly, it's also where he learns wonderful things from Luis, like the names of all the birds in the trees and new expressions that are so much fun to say. Luis's playful vocabulary is as vibrant and full of life as his garden, and phrases that are particular to his way of talking, like "at the drop of a cat" (which means right away), are soon adapted into the little boy's lexicon, too. A talented cook, artist, and gardener, Luis has much wisdom to impart and many experiences to share with his grandson--even though, as a war refugee, he never went to school himself and never learned to read and write. A loving testament to the intergenerational transmission of knowledge and the breathtaking beauty of the natural world, illustrated with evocative, multilayered art by Violeta Lópiz.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.1.F6562022
