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A colorful, joyful, and playful exploration of our world, and our place within it.
Where are you in the world? Can you imagine what your home would look like if you saw it from above and zoomed out further, and further, and further…? Join the mischievous pet cat on a journey of discovery that encourages young readers to think about their place in the world. Inspired by the feeling of being trapped inside and imagining the world beyond during the worldwide lockdowns, this enjoyable picture book reminds us that even when we are apart, we are all connected. The world keeps turning, a cat keeps purring, and children will find their happy place in the world.
"This cleverly designed book uses a black cat as the centerpiece of where one is in relation to the world at large ... Locating the black cat amid the rainbow-colored pictures is half the fun ... The format, of no more than one question or sentence to a spread, allows for quick, effective reading and thinking. Characters shown are of varying ages and skin tones ... VERDICT For an age-appropriate lesson for educators and parents who want to provide children with perspective about their place in the world, this book is close to ideal."
- School Library Journal
"This engaging read-aloud opens the door for a number of classroom opportunities -- adjectives, prepositions, mapmaking! -- but its real power lies in stimulating a child's wonder and awe at the ever-expanding universe that surrounds us.” - The Horn Book
“We are but a small piece in this world." - 2023 Texas Library Association 2X2 Reading List selection, recommended books for children age two to grade two
"Where is the black cat? The cat starts and ends under the wobbly table as the reader follows the cat from the specific to the truly universal. Uncluttered, simple illustrations provide visual information to the expanding scenes. A brilliant way to initiate discussions about our place in the world."
- Reading Rockets
Selected for The Children's Book Council's Hot Off the Press List