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museoffire's review against another edition
5.0
A young girl journeys through a vast, snowy, sometimes scary city while her mother waits at home. But what seems at first to be the gentle confidence of a loving mother assuring her child that she can make it home through the city and the snow slowly reveals itself to be something else entirely.
This is a very sad but ultimately incredibly uplifting book with beautiful, simple illustrations that hold a wealth of emotion and just a little mystery.
I loved this.
This is a very sad but ultimately incredibly uplifting book with beautiful, simple illustrations that hold a wealth of emotion and just a little mystery.
I loved this.
sarapah's review against another edition
5.0
Galley copy picked up from publisher at ALA annual conference -
To quote my friend who read this first when I was unpacking my book haul that day of conference: “STOP IT. This book is so great.”
But truly. What seems at first to be a simple book exploring environments and “where I live” turns poignant in the final pages of the book when you realize that the child narrator has been addressing his lost cat, who, like him, is a small being in a big city.
With very few words, this story is driven by beautiful illustrations that adeptly capture life in a city.
Will be adding to my collection.
To quote my friend who read this first when I was unpacking my book haul that day of conference: “STOP IT. This book is so great.”
But truly. What seems at first to be a simple book exploring environments and “where I live” turns poignant in the final pages of the book when you realize that the child narrator has been addressing his lost cat, who, like him, is a small being in a big city.
With very few words, this story is driven by beautiful illustrations that adeptly capture life in a city.
Will be adding to my collection.
tashrow's review against another edition
5.0
When you are small and along in the city, it can be very frightening. A child who knows how to navigate the streets offers some advice even though they can find the city a bit overwhelming too. Alleys make great shortcuts. Dryer vents can offer warmth. Avoid the big dogs that fight. The child hangs posters as they make their way through the city and the falling snow, identifying a place to sit together and options for hiding up high. It’s perfect advice for a lot cat who also could just come back home.
Set in an urban setting with street cars and a maze of lights, streets and sounds, this picture book skillfully captures the confusion of the city. As the child moves through the space with confidence, readers will learn more about both the kid and their city along the way. Readers at first may think that the child is homeless or running away. It takes a little while for their lost pet to be revealed to the reader.
Smith’s illustrations create a fascinating mix of the bustle of urban life but also the quiet of snowfall, the beauty of an empty park, and the small areas of a city just right for a little cat to survive. The images bring a contemplative tone to the book, giving space and opportunity to breathe and feel deeply.
A stellar picture book that reveals the heart of the city and the heart of a child. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Set in an urban setting with street cars and a maze of lights, streets and sounds, this picture book skillfully captures the confusion of the city. As the child moves through the space with confidence, readers will learn more about both the kid and their city along the way. Readers at first may think that the child is homeless or running away. It takes a little while for their lost pet to be revealed to the reader.
Smith’s illustrations create a fascinating mix of the bustle of urban life but also the quiet of snowfall, the beauty of an empty park, and the small areas of a city just right for a little cat to survive. The images bring a contemplative tone to the book, giving space and opportunity to breathe and feel deeply.
A stellar picture book that reveals the heart of the city and the heart of a child. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful story of a child seeking out a lost cat, with lots and lots of illustrations and just a bit of text, with a deep feeling of peace and hopefulness.
werds's review against another edition
4.0
This feels like a cozy winter painting you can sit down in.
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