There Are No Cats in this Book

There are Cats in These Books

by Viviane Schwarz

The interactive cats are back, but not for long! They’re eager to go off to see the world. So will someone please help them get out of the book?

Our lovable feline friends Tiny, Moonpie, and Andre have returned, and this time they’re filled with the spirit of they want to go off to explore the world! They have their suitcases packed and are ready to set out, but can’t get out of the book. They try pushing their way out and jumping their way out, but nothing seems to work. Finally, they get a brilliant they decide to wish themselves out! But they’re going to need help. Will it work? Are you missing them yet?

Genres: Picture Books, Cats, Childrens, Storytime, Humor, Animals, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2010

About the author

Viviane Schwarz is the author-illustrator of THERE ARE CATS IN THIS BOOK as well as SHARK AND LOBSTER'S UNDERSEA ADVENTURE. She grew up in Germany and now lives in London.

Reviews

[karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book is not as good as the first book. it made me cross, so i am withholding a review.

take that, liar-cats!

[Dani ❤️ Perspective of a Writer · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Tiny, Moonpie, and Andre have returned... but not for long! They want to go off to see the world... but someone needs to please help them out of this book! They try pushing their way out and jumping their way out, but nothing seems to work. Finally, they get a brilliant idea... a wish!

My nephew adores these books... We accidentally read 3 instead of book 2 so its a little odd to us the dog is missing, so try to read them in order, though its really not necessary. He loved how interactive the book is with the flaps and how the cats seem to talk to HIM. He gets quite engaged in the story and tells me the happenings of the cats long after we are done with the book. The cover intriuged him from the moment he saw it so beware a young one getting even a glimpse of this book... they will go gaga!

This time there were less flaps because I suspect they were fancier ones... and no cut outs. I miss the cutouts but the fancier flaps were quite cute and fit the story spot on. I love the art style and have from the moment I picked up the book... this time the cats were even more twisty and contorted! We are so caught up in the story that struggling over words isn't even an issue! He just plows ahead too excited to see what they are going to say next.

I do appreciate the empowerment message at the heart of this book. We can do the things we set our mind to! A simple book like this can quite instill this idea in the heart of a child. This is a message a child can do with hearing over and over again so I highly recommend buying one for your home library rather than checking it out. It's one that a child can be distracted with and hang out with for a little quiet time.

BOTTOM LINE: Our cat friends go on an adventure and bring back visitors!

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[Ugnė Lukošienė · Rating 5 out of 5]

O jau linksmumo!,😁 čia net ne knygelė o smagus žurnaliukas kur kaskart atvertus psl nusišypsosi nes jis paruoštas vis kitaip ! Super, 5 žvaigždutės už originalumą 😍

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blue Cat, Yellow Cat, and Red Cat greet us using conversation bubbles--making this more a dramatized story than a narrated story.

Blue Cat: Have you come to visit?
Yellow Cat: The thing is, we're just about to go.
Red Cat: Yes, we're going to see the W O R L D . . . .

Wait a minute! Did that cat say they are off to see the world? This sounds like a story we need to share in our "One World, Many Stories" Summer Reading Program!!!!

And indeed it IS the perfect book to launch our final week of programs. Rather than feature the North American continent (which we will do with crafts), our story selections today will whisk us around the globe to glimpse the many places we've visited in all our programs.

This particular book is so fun to share that any performer will be looking for an excuse to use it.

[Shanshad Whelan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the original book (There Are Cats in this Book) and this is a nice follow-up. It means more if you've read the first book, as it really doesn't take much time to introduce the characters of the cats. It's also a tad less interactive than the first book. Still, given that, I like the imaginative vehicle of the cats wanting to leave the book and see the world.

[Andy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven't read the first book but my son liked the 'eye book' enough to want to bring it home from the library. It's a different and appealing story. My 2 and a bit year old likes the jumping page and the wish page but for me the real joy comes from reading all the cat accents as clipped upper class English toffs. Well, it amuses me.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

The reader gets to help the cats out of the book to go see the world--I like when there is an interactive component to a book, I think it makes it more fun. The kids really engage with a book like that and this is one that can work well in a group setting.

[Thoraiya · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Small One loves this book so much, she took it to pre-school to show her beloved teachers, who loved it so much they read it to the class.

Clever idea done really well!

[Sarah (YA Love) · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my very good friends bought this for Jack as an early 2nd birthday gift. It's adorable and so much fun to read! Plus, cats!

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet and charming book! The illustrations, pop-ups and other uses of creativity make this book as special as it is.

[Alice Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a fun book about cats addressing the reader in the book and asking them to help the cats escape because they long to see the world. Children will love being acknowledged by the cats and interacting with them.

[Dana Lovell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is about 3 cats that want to escape the book you are reading.
It interactive and had some pop up elements.
This would be a good book to use in EYFS or KS1.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

A funny, simple way to introduce to kids the idea of breaking the fourth wall.

[Kirsty · Rating 4 out of 5]

or are there?

[Baby Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review was originally written for The Baby Bookworm. Visit us for new picture books reviews daily!

Hello, friends! Our book today is There Are No Cats In This Book by Viviane Schwarz, the playful interactive story of three kitties with a wanderlust.

A sequel to There Are Cats In This Book, the story picks up with the amiable trio of Tiny, Moonpie and Andre, as they are packing their bags for a trip. You see, they are eager to leave the book they are in so that they may see the world. One problem though: they can’t figure out how to leave the book! They tried pushing their way out and jumping their way out, but no luck. But perhaps, with a little help from the reader and a bit of magic, they can make their dream of exploring the world a reality – and even being a surprise back home with them!

This is a fun, sweet little book that can be very engaging for little ones. The brightly-colored kitties are ripe for creating distinct voices for reading aloud, the text is fun and conversational, and the interactive elements are fantastic. We haven’t read the prequel to this one yet, but we certainly look forward to it. But for this one, the length is great, JJ loves it, and it’s a lovely, silly, and thoroughly enjoyable read for little ones. Baby Bookworm approved!

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[Big Book Little Book · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I absolutely adore this book; in fact I think it may well end up being my favourite of all the Greenaway books this year. This follows on from ‘There Are Cats in This Book’ which was on the shortlist for the Greenaway Award last year. The title is of course misleading to a degree as there are cats in this book. This time however the cats want to escape and see the world and they need your help.


The pictures in this book are great, simple but tell a story all on their own. There is a very basic storyline, but what is the most important is the way that it is told. The cats in this book talk directly to the reader, something that is bound to appeal to little ones, but again a class full of 11 year old loved it too. In fact when the cats ask them to close their eyes and make a wish they did just that with no cajoling from me! It involves the reader in the story so that they can feel as though they have contributed to how it turns out. It has pop ups and postcards which also will appeal to pre-schoolers.


Verdict: A really lovely simple book that makes the reader feel as though they are part of the story.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

First sentence: Did you pack the can opener? Psst--I think I just heard something...Hello! You look friendly. Have you come to visit? The thing is, we're just about to go. Yes, we're going to see the world...Sorry we can't stay. Nice to have met you. Bye! Let's go out of the book this way. We just have to get through here. Everybody PUSH.

Premise/plot: Moonpie, Tiny, and Andre are back in a second adventure. In this one, the three cats are ready to leave for vacation. But...there seems to be a BIG problem. The cats are having trouble LEAVING the book and entering the 'real' world. Can young readers help them out?!

My thoughts: This is an interactive picture book which I really enjoyed reading. Once again these three cats talk to little ones directly. It's fun and silly. For a book with NO cats there sure are a lot of cats in this one. If your little one loved the first book, this one is a must. If your little one hasn't read the first book, I think it could easily stand alone as well. (Though you'll probably want to seek out There Are Cats In This Book as well.)

Text: 5 out of 5
Illustrations: 3 out of 5
Total: 8 out of 10

[Amy Seto · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book without a single cat in it. Well, if you don’t count the three cats who are packing their things to leave to see the world. After they leave there won’t be any cats in this book. It takes a few tries for the cats to figure out how to get out of the pages, but finally the cats are off. Don’t worry, they’ll send a postcard and when they get back, they’ll bring a surprise!

This follow up to Schwarz’s book, There are Cats in ThisBook, stands up very well alone. The loose brush and ink illustrations feature a trio of cats, each on a different primary color, set against an ivory background. Schwarz’s book design, complete with a flap and a pop up, is delightfully surprising. The text is presented in speech bubbles and speaks directly to the reader.

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[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a habit of not counting the picture books I read but that doesn't seem fair to the picture books now does it?

Perhaps I shouldn't write reviews with no sleep...

This is a follow-up to the book There Are Cats in This Book. Blue cat, yellow cat and red cat are stuck in the book and implore the reader to help them escape so they see the world. All you have to do is wish really, really hard and see what happens.

This is exactly the kind of book I would have loved as a kid. The characters in the book are talking to ME and they are looking at ME and hold all the power in the world to make their dreams come true. Kids faces light up reading this fun and interactive style. There is much giggling...you know, from the kids.

[Tatiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another funny entry by Viviane Schwarz. This book was set aside to be read to all of Kindergarten, along with "We Are in a Book!" by Mo Willems.
We decided to test drive both books on our fourth grade students, and they had a great time hearing the story, just enjoying these funny feline characters talking to them from the book, urging them to help them get out of this title so they can see the world. It is a short story, but the illustrations are fabulous, and the storytelling gets plenty of laughs. Highly recommended to be read out loud, to all ages.

[Renate]

This books promotes print motivation and print awareness. There are actually cats in the book but they want to get out! So they try pushing the pages- with a fold out page- and jumping off the pages, but finally wish themselves off the pages. The book is so different and fun it will motivate the children to read and find out what happens. It is good for print awareness because it helps them learn about turning pages, turning back pages, and other book terms. You can also talk about voice bubbles.

[Danielle]

1. No awards
2. Preschool-Grade 3
3. These cats try to break out of their book to go on an adventure and see something new. The simply drawn characters are expressive and charming. The interactive book invites students to join in on the cats efforts to leave the book for an adventure and see the world.
4. This book captivates readers with its bold colors, hilarious pop out illustrations. Children can interact with the book and play an active role.
5. This is a great read aloud to engage students in the role of the cats. It also demonstrates breaking the fourth wall in a book.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I laughed out loud. I don't really care for cats, so that's not what made me laugh. I purchased the book because I thought (from a description)that it would be a good example of a post modern picture book. The cats address the reader and move out of the book (with the reader's help), so it is a great example of post-modern picture books. But that's not what made me laugh. It is just a funny story with unexpected moves and clever pictures that can't help but draw a laugh.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great interactive book for emergent readers! It begins with three cats trying to get out of the book so they can explore the world. They try pushing, clawing and lastly, jumping out of the book in order to travel. It has a couple pages with fold out options that are great for the children to be more involved with the book. The book ends with the cats getting out of the book and sending the reader a postcard.

[Dee-Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was read to my sons's special needs class at a book reading session at library and some of the class liked it, for some it did not register ... so I gave it 3 stars.

But is read it last night (16/4/2012) to some of my boys at home and they loved it, so it has moved up to 5 stars. Different audiences.

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another fun "Cat" book by Viviane Schwarz in her series. It has a pop up and a flap postcard, so younger kids might need to be supervised around this book.

There are cats in this book, but they are hoping to leave the book to see the world.

Kids enjoyed the book. Recommended for cat fans and travel fans.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wonder why they were trying to leave. Why did nothing work? First they tried stretching: stretching didn't work. Then they tried jumping. It didn't work, but they thought they were out of the book. And they tried wishing; wishing worked even though they weren't in the Magic World (I think, but maybe they were? We don't know).

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

February 2017 - another one that Ben wanted to read again as soon as we'd finished. He loves the interactive elements but also the simple fact of cats. He loves cats. He meows his way through the book.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An adorable book, irresistable for cat lovers.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny! Cats are trying to escape from the book. A good cat book for those who don't love cats, yet still cat friendly.