Praise for Young Cat, Old Cat:
★ “A Caldecott Honor winner charts the full arc of a cat’s life—and its owner’s love—in one of the most visually inventive picture books in recent memory. . . Extraordinary in craft and tender in feeling.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Heartening and beautifully crafted, this book will appeal to cat enthusiasts, those mourning a pet, and readers interested in innovative artistic techniques. An excellent choice for library collections.”—School Library Journal, starred review
★ “It’s a tear-jerker, but Tamaki’s captivating artwork, composed of crewelwork embroidery on hand-painted patchwork cloth, leavens the emotional heaviness with affectionate, lively energy. . . Tamaki’s spare story stands well apart from the crowd thanks to its bewitching, unique artwork and light, pithy storytelling.”—Booklist, starred review
★ “Hugely inventive, both linguistically and visually, and as affecting.”—Horn Book Reviews, starred review
“A cat’s many lives—from kitten to adult and beyond—propel Caldecott Honoree Tamaki’s mesmerizing romp. . . tactile illustrations and spare writing yield a crisply rendered kitty ode.”—Publisher’s Weekly
