Tiny Kitty, Big City
By (Author) Tim Miller
Illustrated by Tim Miller
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Balzer and Bray
5th May 2021
United States
Children
Fiction
Hardback
40
Width 267mm, Height 254mm
445g
A heartwarming, gorgeously illustrated picture book of an adorable cat finding its forever home, from acclaimed author-artist Tim Miller.
Tiny, brave, playful kitty goes on an adventure through the crowded, noisy city in a story about finding love and kindness in unexpected places.
The kittens bravery, loneliness, playfulness, joy, camaraderie, and curiosity create a rich, emotional journey. The story reflects Tim Miller's passionate advocacy for animal rescue.
No tiny kitty fan will be able to resist this triumphant story of overcoming the odds in the big city.
"The clever structure, a story told entirely through two-word phrases composed of adjectives and then the nouns kitty and city, makes for a hypnotic, satisfying read-aloud experience, though the order changes after the first two pages, the only time thekittyprecedes thecity.A cozy story for cat lovers and anyone looking for a happy ending." Kirkus Reviews This imaginative and creative book...will appeal to all children, as adventure, beginning reader, or even as an inviting cityscape to pore over. School Library Journal Miller (Horse Meets Dog) chronicles his protagonists travels with compositions that range from birds-eye views to dramatic low angles, while the abbreviated text may remind readers of their own pets epithets: 'Noisy city./ Hiding kitty'; 'Wildlife city./ Playful kitty.' Publishers Weekly The illustrated cartoonlike spreads, done in acrylic gouache, enable children to follow the journey of the orange-and-white cat as she navigates the busy metropolis and finds kindness and love. Booklist
Tim Miller grew up on a dairy farm in Snohomish, Washington, with lots of cows and ducks, who inspired him to write this book (although none of them ever wore a tutu). After milking one too many cows, Tim mooved east to study at the School of Visual Arts, where he earned his bachelor's in cartooning and his master's in art education. Moo Moo in a Tutu is Tim's picture book debut as an author-illustrator. He lives in New York City, and you can visit him online at www.timmillerillustration.com.