Monet's Cat by Murray, Lily

Join artist Claude Monet as he chases his cat through his greatest works

Claude Monet's iconic house was also home to a small white pottery cat. When this cat awakes from its nap and comes to life, it jumps into one of Monet's famous paintings The cat can't be caught as it frolicks and meanders through Monet's greatest works, always just too far out of Monet's reach.

Inspired by the actual porcelain cat that was prominently displayed in Monet's studio, this book offers a fun feline perspective and is a great way to teach kids about Monet's art.

Author: Lily Murray
Publisher: Random House Studio
Published: 08/31/2021
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.70h x 11.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780593306130
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516049 / Monet's Cat


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2021
School Library Journal 07/01/2021 pg. 49
Publishers Weekly 07/12/2021
Booklist 07/01/2021 pg. 89

About the Author
LILY MURRAY grew up in the wilds of snowy nowhere, spending much of her time talking to animals and making up stories. She has continued to do this in her adult life, and now writes both fiction and nonfiction books for children. Her titles include Dinosaurium; The Dinosaur Department Store; Hello, Hot Dog!; and Calm Down, Cooper! Follow Lily on Instagram and Twitter at @lilymurraybooks.

BECKY CAMERON is an author and illustrator from sunny Sheffield in the UK. She graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a first class degree in Graphic Design and Illustration before completing an MA in Children's Book Illustration with Distinction at the prestigious Cambridge School of Art. She now works from her little home studio in Oxfordshire, where she lives with her husband and their cat, Kiki.