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I Won't Eat That Hardcover – Picture Book, November 14, 2017

by Christopher Silas Neal (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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Cat has no idea what he wants — until it’s right in front of him.

Cat is very hungry. But cat food is dry and dull and not at all yummy. So what in the world should Cat eat instead? Turtle eats worms, but worms are too wiggly. Fox eats rabbits, but rabbits are too bouncy. What everyone else loves to eat is thoroughly unappetizing to Cat. Until, by chance, the thing Cat really wants to eat appears right in front of him. What could it be? Christopher Silas Neal’s retro-style illustrations and easy-to-follow story are the perfect match for even the pickiest eaters — and the patient souls that feed them.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 6 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 1
  5. Dimensions
    9.41 x 0.38 x 10.94 inches
  6. Publisher
    Candlewick
  7. Publication date
    November 14, 2017
  8. ISBN-10
    0763679097
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0763679095
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K-Gr 2— A persnickety cat refuses to eat cat food and searches for a tastier alternative by asking other animals what they eat. Each creature's answer, however, comes with a warning. Turtle's worm diet is wiggly. The rabbits Fox eats are bouncy. Chimps eat ants that bite, and Lion eats zebras that are too big. Elephant eats dry grass and the "phosphorescent phytoplankton" that Whale eats is just "too weird." When a mouse arrives and asks, "What does a cat eat?" however, Cat discovers the perfect food and offers its own warning to the little creature. Neal's mixed-media artwork depicts a large orange cat full of personality, viewed initially sprawled across a spread frowning at its food dish. Next the feline kicks the dish away while it prances off, nose in the air, to seek better fare. Each time it approaches a new animal, Cat conveys, cumulatively, all the reasons why it rejects the other animals' food. The large illustrations often present face-to-face views of Cat and the animals it encounters. Whale and Elephant are so large they appear in parts over two pages. Although Fox and Lion chase their prey, no actual capture is visible, and only Turtle is seen with a meal in its mouth. Even Mouse seems to be successfully running for safety on the endpapers. VERDICT The large illustrations make this a natural choice for storytime. Youngsters will love repeating Cat's question to each animal and joining the feline in its cumulative list of objections. Requests for repeated readings are inevitable.— Marianne Saccardi, Children's Literature Consultant, Cambridge, MA

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Throughout, mixed-media illustrations are eye-catching and expressive with bold, large forms set against spare backgrounds, making the book a sure bet for storytime success with large groups. You will read this (and reread it, too).
—Kirkus Reviews

Neal’s animals, painted in milky colors, have a folktale look suited to the story’s traditional question-and-answer form and use of repetition...Though the mouse escapes, the biggest surprise is the cat’s transformation from idle observer into glittery-eyed predator. Perhaps that’s the story’s lesson—the right choice is the one that instantly focuses our attention.
—Publishers Weekly

The clear and uncluttered illustrations, combined with a brief text consisting entirely of dialogue, make this ideal for sharing with various-sized audiences. However, be ready for conversations about the open ending and the culinary and predatory habits of specific animals.
—Booklist

The large illustrations make this a natural choice for storytime. Youngsters will love repeating Cat’s question to each animal and joining the feline in its cumulative list of objections. Requests for repeated readings are inevitable.
—School Library Journal

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Illustrated edition (November 14, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763679097
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763679095
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 1
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.41 x 0.38 x 10.94 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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Christopher Silas Neal is an award-winning author and illustrator of picture books including the Over and Under series with author Kate Messner, which was praised for its "stunning retro-style illustrations" (New York Times). He makes books that feature animals, shapes, science, friendship and silliness, and strives to create diverse and inclusive characters that reflect the kids and parents who read his books. Neal's author debut titled "Everyone" was praised by Publisher's Weekly as "simple, honest, lyrical". His board book series (Animals Colors, Animal Shapes) received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus. He speaks about his books, the art making process, and his career at schools, conferences, libraries and book festivals across the country. Neal is a Mexican/Eurpoean-American artist who lives with his wife and two boys in Brooklyn, NY.

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Elizabeth S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids and Adults will smile!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2019
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This is a great book for toddlers and the lucky adults reading it to them. Very funny with engaging simple illustrations. There is a page in it sure to make the grown-ups lol. Very sweet book, with a softened touch of some of the harsh realities of what wild things eat.
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Jennifer Williamson
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but cute and good story
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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Such a cute book, my 2 yr old loves this book!
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M. Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars Hit with my toddler and kindergartner
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
My two year old loves this book! I understand it might disturb some but it's just food chain stuff. Both of my kids enjoy it a lot.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Illustrations...ok story.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
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I love the illustrations and the premise of the story is great. I would say that the cadence/rhyming patterns I’ve come to expect from children’s books was lacking BUT nevertheless a good read.
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Traci Bold
5.0 out of 5 stars This delightful picture book written and illustrated by Christopher Silas ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018
This delightful picture book written and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal made me laugh out loud and read it one more time before I had to return it to the library.

If you have picky eaters, this book is for you and them.

Published by Candlewick Press.

#PB #animals #pickyeaters #humor
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Patrick
1.0 out of 5 stars Disturbing
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2019
Not sure what all the glowing reviews are about. I found this book disturbing. When I thought maybe it was just me I asked some other people for their opinions and got similar reactions.
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Rachelle
5.0 out of 5 stars lovely story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2021
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My 4 year old daughter loves this book
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