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Only the Cat Saw Hardcover – Picture Book, June 16, 2020

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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What does a curious farm cat see when the sun goes down, the stars come out, and everyone else is fast asleep? Find out in this brand new, fully refreshed and repainted edition of Ashley Wolff’s classic Only the Cat Saw.

When night falls, a family eases into supper, bath, and bedtime. But while their day is ending, their farm cat’s adventures have just begun! Only the cat sees the sun set over a flock of sheep, an owl stalking a mouse, a shooting star...and much, much more. This peaceful, visually stunning story explores what happens at night when no one—well, almost no one—is watching.
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An animal’s-eye view of a typical night on a farm.As Tessa, a little curly-haired, olive-skinned girl, her father, mother, and baby brother, Sam, progress through an evening, a night, and a morning, their yellow-eyed, marmalade tabby cat sees much that the humans miss. Following each refrain of “only the cat saw...” is a wordless, double-page spread of the cat prowling about: gazing at the sheep from the window; catching fireflies; watching an owl hunt a mouse; and more. After the tabby’s active night, the narrative shifts to Tessa’s perspective for a satisfying ending. Wolff’s spectacularly textured, highly saturated paintings show that cats who wander have lives all their own, independent of their owners. With these new illustrations accompanying a text first published in 1985, Wolff also offers intimate views of this multiracial family that are rarely illustrated in picture books: Readers see Tessa’s head and legs as she sits on the toilet at 2 a.m.; Mother nurses Sam in bed while Father sleeps. Since the book opens with Father hanging laundry on the clothesline while holding baby Sam in a baby carrier and ends with Father feeding Sam while Mother cooks breakfast, it seems that both parents take an equal share in raising the children and caring for the house.A beautiful, quiet, indoor-outdoor family story that will dazzle the eye and warm the heart. (Picture book. 3-5) -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW ― March 15, 2020

Ever wondered what a pet sees? In this reillustrated version of her 1988 original, authorillustrator Wolff shows the world from a new perspective as she invites readers to explore everyday life from a cat's point of view. In this story, the cat in question lives with a loving family of four on a farm. During suppertime, the family sees the meal setup while the cat sees the sheep outside the window. At nighttime, the family is preoccupied with bath time or storytime, while the cat is eager to venture outdoors. When everyone finally sleeps, there are more scenes that can't be missed. The illustrations, newly painted for this edition, depict a family of color in the warmth of their home. The text encourages readers to complete the sentence "So only the cat saw . . ." by filling in the blank with their observations. Add it to the roster of bedtime stories alongside Margaret Wise Brown and Jerry Pinkney's A Home in the Barn (2018). -- Booklist, Online Exclusive ―
April 30, 2020

About the Author

Ashley Wolff lives in Vermont and is the author and illustrator of more than sixty books for children, including the modern classic Miss Bindergarten series by Joseph Slate, and her own celebrated Only the Cat Saw; Where, Oh Where, Is Baby Bear?; Baby Bear Counts One; and Baby Bear Sees Blue. Visit her at AshleyWolff.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beach Lane Books; Illustrated edition (June 16, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1481466925
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481466929
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD370L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
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I write and illustrate children's books in a small studio on the shore of a Vermont mountain lake, where I enjoy four distinct seasons, birds, and wildlife. I grew up not far from here and my books reflect my absorption with the natural world. I have illustrated 70+ books and create artwork in a variety of media including linoleum block prints, watercolor, acrylic, and collage. I teach at Hollins University's certificate and MFA in Children's Literature and Children's Book Illustration. https://www.hollins.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/childrens-literature-graduate-program/

I love to visit schools, both virtually and in-person. For more information about me visit:https://ashleywolff.com/

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Customers enjoy the story quality. They find it a gentle, sweet story that is delightful to share with little ones. The simple storyline and beautiful illustrations are appreciated.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2020
    A gentle sweet story that is a delight to share with little ones. My now 30-something daughter loved it as a young child at bedtime. Now that it’s available again we are gifting it often. Gorgeous illustrations. Lovely book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
    Loved this book as a child, I can't wait to read it to my own child!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2021
    I first read this to my daughter, over 30 years ago. She loved it. Recently, we bought it again and read it to a friend's toddler. Another generation loves it! The lush illustrations and sweet story of a cat's night prowling around a farm are unforgettable.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2021
    The original publication from the 80s is a wonderful story! It’s been updated and was changed significantly in the 2nd edition—so I went to find the first edition and it’s so many memories of story time when I was little! The original artwork is so beautiful! My daughter loves it now as well—the kitty looks just like our fur baby!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2011
    Not only is this book gorgeously illustrated, but one of the pages depicts a mother happily nursing her baby. I cherish any book that solidifies nursing as normal! However the best thing about this book are the pages without text, left open for creative interpretation, teaching children how to use their own imagination! This book is superb.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2023
    The books were in good quality, especially for their age and I loved that one was signed by the author.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2013
    I had this book years ago and somehow, lost it. I remembered Ashley Wolff's name because of the weird spelling of the last name and thought I'd give Amazon a try! Sure enough they had it! I am delighted that I now have this book on my shelf again. It's a timeless book, a real keeper. Thanks for stocking it!
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2006
    Besides the aspects other reviewers have praised (pleasingly simple storyline, beautiful illustrations, positive image of nursing), this is also a great new sibling book. The book does not explicitly address the baby's arrival or any sibling rivalry issues, yet it portrays a family successfully juggling two children. The parents take turns with various child care tasks, and everybody's needs are met -- what a warm image of how a new baby can be worked into a family's routines. My daughter (almost 3) enjoyed this book from the library several months ago, and now that she is a sister-to-be, we're buying our own copy. I want to prepare her for the baby's arrival, but I'm wary of overdoing it with new baby books; this subtle sibling book is a welcome addition to our collection.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars One of our favourites
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2015
    This book is a firm favourite in our house, with adults and children alike! I especially love the page showing mummy breastfeeding baby in the middle of the night :)
  • Arbea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and unfussy. Lovely illustrations.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2016
    This book is much loved. Nice to see a positive breastfeeding image in here.