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Jungle Cat

by Andrew Larsen

illustrated by Udayana Lugo

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication date
May 2023
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459834668
    Publish Date
    May 2023
    List Price
    $17.99
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781459834644
    Publish Date
    May 2023
    List Price
    $21.95

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About the authors

 

Andrew Larsen est père au foyer et auteur. Quand il était enfant, il passait toujours une partie de son été au chalet de ses grands-parents, situé sur une colline, près d'un lac. Andrew habite à Toronto. Il a publié sept albums jeunesse.

 

Andrew Larsen is a father, homemaker and author. When he was a child, he would spend a part of every summer with his grandparents at their cottage on a hill, by a lake. Andrew now lives in a downtown Toronto neighbourhood. He has published seven picture books.

 

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Udayana Lugo is a self-taught illustrator of mixed heritage. She is passionate about representation and tries to portray people of different backgrounds and abilities in her work. She works both traditionally and digitally, with a strong preference for watercolors and pencils. She has illustrated more than fifteen books, including the picture books When You Meet a Dragon and Jungle Cat, which was commended as a 2023 CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens. Udayana lives and works on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Musqueam and Squamish Nations, also called Richmond, BC.

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Awards

  • Commended, Children's Book Council Teacher Favorites Award Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
  • Commended, Children's Book Council Children's Favorites Award Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

Editorial Reviews

“This story shows life in a city, with lots of sights and sounds and a diverse group of neighbors in a variety of professions…Demonstrates the values of imagination and pretend play, as well as the benefits of being part of a community where neighbors become friends and extended family…A great choice for a read-aloud.”

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLDC)

“This story shows life in a city, with lots of sights and sounds and a diverse group of neighbors in a variety of professions…Demonstrates the values of imagination and pretend play, as well as the benefits of being part of a community where neighbors become friends and extended family…A great choice for a read-aloud.”

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“Engaging…Full of good humor and patience, creating an ideal existence for a spoiled kitty.”

Booklist

“Lively and filled with delightful, witty details...A welcome reminder that whether you’re a cat or a human, it’s nice to have friendly people around ready to help you out.”

Kirkus Reviews

“Kids will very much enjoy this tale, while appreciating the multicolored digital artwork that includes details sure to invite notice and conversation.”

Sal's Fiction Addiction

“Beautifully illustrated book with bright colours and detailed pictures...will likely become a favourite…Recommended.”

CM Magazine