Captain Cat is a 2012 children's picture book by Inga Moore. It is about a sea captain, Captain Cat, who trades goods in exchange for cats, and his ensuing adventures.
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| Author | Inga Moore |
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| Illustrator | Inga Moore |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Published | 2012 (Walker Books) |
| Publication place | England |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 48 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9781406337303 |
| OCLC | 798409836 |
Publication history
edit- 2013, USA, Candlewick Press ISBN 978-07-6366-151-9
- 2012, England, Walker Books ISBN 978-14-0633-730-3
Reception
editKirkus Reviews wrote "Though it’s on the long side, Moore’s tale combines traditional themes and spritely illustrations to create a satisfying, offbeat adventure."[1] A reviewer stated in The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "This would be a cozy classroom readaloud selection or a comfy bedtime story; having a couple of kitties on hand would, of course, enrich the experience.",[2]
Captain Cat has also been reviewed by BookPage,[3] Magpies,[4] The New York Foundling,[5] The Guardian,[6] The New York Times,[7] Publishers Weekly,[8] The Oklahoman[9] The Morning Call,[10] Booklist,[11] School Library Journal,[12] and Horn Book Guides.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Captain Cat". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. 15 September 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Jeannette Hulick (December 2013). "Moore, Inga. Captain Cat; written and illus. by Inga Moore. Candlewick, 2013". The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 67 (4). Johns Hopkins University Press: 227, 228. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Julie Danielson (11 November 2013). "Book Reviews: Captain Cat". BookPage. BookPage and ProMotion. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
Moore's sprawling mixed media spreads create a vivid, detailed world, and the quirky story charms.
- ^ "Before School". Magpies: Talking About Books For Children. Vol. 28, no. 4. Magpies Magazine. September 2013.
- ^ Celia McGee. "Captain Cat". Foundling Family Book Review. New York Foundling. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Kate Kellaway (15 December 2013). "Christmas 2013: best picture books for children – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
This is a generous story that children will find easy to digest, and it is, in the lightest possible way, about the holiness of the heart's affections.
- ^ Sarah Harrison Smith (11 October 2013). "Bookshelf: Meow - Captain Cat". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Captain Cat (starred review)". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
A direct descendant of British-style exploits from Nesbit to Dahl—and with plenty of room to unfold leisurely, as befits a voyage of exploration—this is an adventure readers will savor.
- ^ Pat Gilliland (28 December 2013). "Books inspired by cats (subscription required)". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Top 3 Books: Children's Picture Books". The Morning Call. 23 November 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Carolyn Phelan. "Captain Cat". Booklist. American Library Association. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
This pleasing picture book features an idyllic, original adventure story, told with wit and illustrated with grace.
- ^ Marian McLeod (2013). "Captain Cat". School Library Journal. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
The story is not as well defined; it has a slightly rambling plot that slowly drifts to a close, but will still appeal to cat lovers and young readers who enjoy an adventure story.
- ^ "Captain Cat". Horn Book Guides. Media Source Inc. 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
This thin story is bulked up by the mixed-media illustrations, which are rich with personality and detail.
