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My Cat Looks Like My Dad
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New from the creator of Wallpaper and Skunk on a String comes a witty and uplifting picture book that will speak to families of all varieties about how family really is what you make it.
Minimal text paired with bright paper-collage illustrations create comparisons on each spread in which the narrator talks about their family--especially the striking similarities between Da ...more
Minimal text paired with bright paper-collage illustrations create comparisons on each spread in which the narrator talks about their family--especially the striking similarities between Da ...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
April 15th 2019
by Owlkids
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The narrator’s cat looks just like their dad. They even enjoy the same things, like naps and boxes! The narrator looks more like their mom— and they both love dancing. But really, a family is a family no matter how it might look.
Pet owners are often compared to their animals and, for some, the similarities run deep. That’s certainly the case here in the quirky world author/illustrator Thao Lam has produced. Through meticulous paper collage, she compares the dad and his cat practically with a win ...more
Pet owners are often compared to their animals and, for some, the similarities run deep. That’s certainly the case here in the quirky world author/illustrator Thao Lam has produced. Through meticulous paper collage, she compares the dad and his cat practically with a win ...more
Gorgeous detail to the art: the patterns and colors felt fresh, but the lines are beautiful. I will be following Lam, and caching up on earlier books! I really wish even a single sentence had been devoted to the process and materials used, because I love that kind of thng.
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Funny story and also end with what may start a interesting reflexion/discussion on what make a family.
For whatever reason, I had decided that this was going to be a book with a bunch of illustrations of different dads and their matching cats. No one said that's what this book was, but I'm still kind of disappointed that it's just one dad and one cat. Ha! It might be a good book, but I can't get past wanting more dads and more cats.
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I absolutely loved the papercut collage style of this kids’ book. The narrator explains all the ways in which the nerdy-cool 1970s-styled dad resembles the family cat, who is more like a sibling than a pet. “Family is what you make it.” There’s something of a twist ending, too.
Matt: "Come for the cats, stay for the fashion."
And also the fun twist at the end! Love a picture book that can pull off a genuine twist!! ...more
And also the fun twist at the end! Love a picture book that can pull off a genuine twist!! ...more
This is a funny and charming story. The artwork is nice. What an interesting narrator too! I recommend it.
Who knew cats and dads had so much in common?? I loved the twist ending and I LOVE the collage illustrations. Sweet and silly book about family.
A cute book about how we often look alike in our families, and what makes a family.
Fun examples are given about how the dad and the cat are very much the same. While the narrator says that she is very much like her mother.
Cute story about a slightly different type of family.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. ...more
Fun examples are given about how the dad and the cat are very much the same. While the narrator says that she is very much like her mother.
Cute story about a slightly different type of family.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. ...more
I always enjoy Thao Lam's books, and this one is no exception. The collage-y art and playful ideas are wonderful, and I love the way that the theme of 'what does family mean' is brought up in a weird and organic way. I will definitely be recommending this.
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An adorable and silly book about the similarities of Dad and his big fluffy companion. They are a purrfect match! Our narrator is more like mom; you will be surprised at the resemblance! Collage style illustrations that pop out of the pages and into your heart. This book will make you smile!
4/5 thumbs. Cute book, adorable illustrations. Gave me the fuzzy wuzzies.
This quirky book uses unique, beautiful collage-style art to compare a father and a cat. I was most impressed by the art and thought the concept was original and cute (I've heard of people looking like their dogs, but this cat comparison to dads was new to me!... *goes to look at my own cats to compare with a photo of my dad*).
While this book has a playful vibe, it doesn't feel too silly and it comes back around to how we choose our families and how families are unique.
I can see this being an ...more
While this book has a playful vibe, it doesn't feel too silly and it comes back around to how we choose our families and how families are unique.
I can see this being an ...more
I thought this children's book was so funny, and an early reader. This book is about a Dad and his cat that looks like him in so many funny ways. The Mom also has a parrot that looks like her. I think it's hilarious that our pets look so much like us, and their temperaments follow ours, and "family is what you make it". I was laughing out loud, reading this book!
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A sweet story with a delightful surprise ending. The book highlights that family is what you make it and not what a nuclear family is traditionally defined as. As a "pet parent", I appreciated that! Text is minimal and would make for a great storytime book.
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I really enjoyed the art and humor of this book.
This book has a lot of humor and I love the paper cut out illustrations. Nice twist at the end!
Themes: family, pets
Wonderful illustrations and a fun story
Adorable! Great, shorter picture book that would work well in a pet storytime.
Oh. My. Goodness. This book is hilarious. I love it!
The narrator (who might give you a surprise at the end!) compares and contrasts their dad and their cat.
Beautiful cut-paper illustrations and an overall retro vibe.
Storytime:
Pets
Dads/Fathers
Beautiful cut-paper illustrations and an overall retro vibe.
Storytime:
Pets
Dads/Fathers
Best ending line I've read in a picture book lately. Hooray for all different types of families!
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That was a twist! A book about family. Not a traditional one, but still a family. I loved the cut-out collage illustrations!
Lam’s book is written for three to seven-year-olds and hits that target exquisitely. Using simple sentences that compare the cat to the narrator’s father, Lam paints the family’s picture. The narrator looks more like Mom.
I especially loved how Lam painted the Dad as imperfect. He is scared of heights, sometimes scared of the dark (especially when there is a skunk in the garbage can) and fails to replace the toilet paper roll.
The illustrations are pretty, but personally I think I would be frighte ...more
I especially loved how Lam painted the Dad as imperfect. He is scared of heights, sometimes scared of the dark (especially when there is a skunk in the garbage can) and fails to replace the toilet paper roll.
The illustrations are pretty, but personally I think I would be frighte ...more
I wasn't sure what to think about this book at first. The cover seemed a bit silly and reminded me of the 70s for some reason. The text on the first few pages seemed simple and not too exciting. Then, the twist came and I really enjoyed where the story went as I was not expecting it at all. This one is fun!
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Love the paper-collage style!
Cat fans, take a moment to enjoy this book! The first spread showing how the cat and dad look alike will have you grinning, following pages demonstrating how they’re similar will make that smile grow. (Mom picking up after them. Enjoys boxes. Fear of heights.) It’s always a plus when a kids book has added humor that adults can enjoy and this book does that, with a unique ending. As an added plus, the artwork is phenomenal (what does your workspace look like Ms. Lam?) and mirrors that of prior ti
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A charming book with a great message that family is what you make it, be it animal or human! A heartwarming read sure to be enjoyed by parents and kids alike.
I received a digital ARC from the publisher via Netgalley.
I received a digital ARC from the publisher via Netgalley.
I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
This sweet and imaginative story would make for a perfect preschool storytime pick. The art is unique and engaging and the simple story will capture young listeners’ or readers’ attention. There’s even a little twist to the story that will delight a curious young child who figures it out.
This sweet and imaginative story would make for a perfect preschool storytime pick. The art is unique and engaging and the simple story will capture young listeners’ or readers’ attention. There’s even a little twist to the story that will delight a curious young child who figures it out.
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Thao Lam has been creating pictures for as long as she can remember. For her, drawing has always felt as natural as breathing. She has an insatiable love for coloured and textured papers, which she uses to create her exuberant collages.
Passionate about children’s books, Thao is especially interested in visual storytelling. She draws inspiration from the stories she hears, from the beauty in everyd ...more
Passionate about children’s books, Thao is especially interested in visual storytelling. She draws inspiration from the stories she hears, from the beauty in everyd ...more
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