Blue Cat

A darling, curious kitty stars in this rhythmic story. With rough-hewn textures and classic colors, Ryan’s collage-like illustrations feature Blue Cat doing what cats do best: lounging, stretching, swatting at toys, purring in human arms, and very nearly knocking something over. A slight element of mystery is introduced when “Blue Cat listens,” mouth in a little round o, to something off-page and then “peeks,” “sneaks,” and “creeps” toward it before pouncing. What does the fearsome feline stalk? The presence of a large red food bowl tucked beside Blue Cat’s own smaller bowl offers a hint. A quiet book about lively household exploration. Ages 5–6. [em](Oct.) [/em]