Review: Cats and Us : a Ten Thousand Year Fascination
Cats and Us : a Ten Thousand Year Fascination
Author and illustrator: Marta Pantaleo
Translator: Debbie Bibo and Yvette Ghione
Groundwood Books, 2025
ISBN: 9781779460394 (hardcover)
9781779460400 (EPUB)
$21.99 CAD (hardcover)
$16.99 CAD (EPUB)
40 pages
Ages: 3 to 6 years old
Fans of cats will enjoy learning about cats through history in this delightful non-fiction picture book. From ancient times to modern day, Cats and Us serves as a fun introduction to how these funny felines have come to shape our lives. Information on the most popular cat breeds is included in the back matter. The illustrations are fun, engaging, and boldly-coloured. Given that the short text seems a little too advanced for the intended audience, this book would be better suited for children aged 5 to 7 in a classroom setting or read by an adult during story time.