Goodreads Summary:
There was a cat
who lived alone.
Until the day
a new cat came . . .
And so a story of friendship begins, following two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn’t come back.
This is a poignant story, told in measured text and bold black-and-white illustrations about life and the act of moving on.
Local Reviews:
Sharon, Winesburg fifth grade: There was a big cat who lived alone. But one day there came along a little cat. He knew how to do everything. But soon it was time that the older cat had to go. It was very hard on everyone. I like how she did the illustrations and other things so I think I will vote for this book.
Doran, Winesburg sixth grade: The book told us about a cat that told the other cat what to do, when to eat and when to drink, where to go and where to sleep. Then he told little cat what to eat.
Ronnie, Winesburg sixth grade: This book is about two cats living with each other.The book is very good because the pictures tell the story. The book is so good when a new cat comes.
Jason, Winesburg fourth grade: Did you ever hear about the book call Big Cat Little Cat? Red it if you want to learn more about it.
Joel, Winesburg fourth grade: This book is cool because each cat taught each other. Read the book to find out how.
Brenda, Winesburg third grade: There was a picture of a big cat and a little cat. The big cat bit the little cat and stamped on the little cat.
Alex, Winesburg third grade: This book is about a big cat and a small cat. The big cat lives alone until a small cat comes. The pictures are black and white.
Bryan, Winesburg third grade: There once was a cat all alone. Until one day a new cat came. He showed the new cat when to drink, when to eat, and when to sleep. There was a big cat and a little cat. Until the little cat grew and grew and grew. There was a big cat and a bigger cat. One day the big cat got old and left.
Chloe, Berlin sixth grade: I loved this book because it reminds you to stay happy. The pictures were very good detailed.
Ethan, Berlin sixth grade: The illustrations explain what is going on in the story. Cats are majestic creatures.
Katherine, Berlin sixth grade: Big Cat, Little Cat is very meaningful and I love the pictures.
Mimi, Berlin fifth grade: It was such a touching story for any animal lovers. Big Cat, Little Cat had amazing pictures. I would recommend this book for anyone.
Alexis, Berlin fifth grade: I love this book because this book's pictures really go with the book. I was sorta sad at the end. It was great how the cats showed cats what to do.
Zach, Berlin sixth grade: It is the best book. It talks about two cats that meet each other and have a lot of fun. It is an awesome book!
Kayden, Berlin fifth grade: It is about cats that become friends.
Bryn, Berlin fifth grade: I liked the story Big Cat, Little Cat because the illustrations were good and the story related to real life and how we have someone that we can trust and hold on to but sometimes we have to let go.
Claudia, Walnut Creek sixth grade: It is a good book. The book has good pictures. I like the pictures because they are black and white. The pictures go along with the text. I recommend that you pick this book for the Caldecott award. I like how the story repeats itself.
Zach, Berlin sixth grade: The story is about two kitty cats that meet and they play and eat. They are very cute and playful kitty cats. Vote for this book and it is nice!
Grady, Walnut Creek fourth grade: Big Cat Little Cat is an awesome book with good illustrations. I would recommend it for kids ages 2-8. If I had to pick how good I think it was I would give it a five out of five. In the book a cat is alone and his family gets him a little cat to play with and teach. It is a good book if you like things to repeat.