I’ve often wondered what exactly my kitty does all day and now thanks to Hazel Hutchins and Fanny’s beautiful illustrations, I know! What a wonderful set of books to share with your little ones who might also wonder what their cat or dog does all day! The illustrations are super adorable. They are so colorful and imaginative, your little ones will want to jump onto the pages with them – even snuggle up with them! I also adore the personalities behind Up Cat and Up Dog. They love to get “up” into trouble, into fun, and into your arms!
Up Cat
by Hazel Hutchins
illustrated by Fanny
Picture Book, Age 2 – 5
Grade Preschool – Kindergarten
6 x 6, 26 Pages
Published February 1, 2012
A cat can get tangled up in all kinds of fun and mischief between wake-up time and nap time. Follow along with the playful text as Cat laps up milk, messes up the house, gets up to no good, stands up to a visiting dog, and finally
curls up for a nap in the sun.
The expressive, energetic illustrations against simple backgrounds mirror the spare but rhythmic text that teaches about “up” actions while leading the reader through a day in the life of a cat.
Together with Up Dog, this board book will soon be a favorite of toddlers and preschoolers who adore animals.
Up Dog
by Hazel Hutchins
illustrated by Fanny
Picture Book, Age 2 – 5
Grade Preschool – Kindergarten
6 x 6, 26 Pages
Published February 1, 2012
A little dog can get up to big things!
Uh-oh! Look out, house! This little dog is very busy cheerfully digging up and chewing up everything in sight. It’s a sad little dog who’s locked up in the pen while the house and garden are tidied up. But all is not lost, as he’s cautiously welcomed back up the steps and into the house at the end of the day.
Readers will have fun both watching the antics of this little dog and interpreting the animated facial expressions that range from determination and dejection to joy. While readers follow the dog from bad to good in rhythmic two- or three-word panels, they’ll also learn how to use “up” phrases.
Thanks to NetGalley and Annick Press for providing me with an e-copy of these books in exchange for my honest review.
