Published by Neal Porter Books on June 11th 2019
ISBN: 0823442837
Pages: 32
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“Ghost Cat” is a quietly, haunting picture book about “moving on.” A boy once had a cat that has now passed away. But, still, on occasion, the boy catches glimpses of his cat following him around the house.
“I’ve only seen it out of the corner of my eye, but I think it’s a cat. I know because I used to have one.”
In fact, at times, beyond catching glimpses of his former pet, the boy can also feel the weight of the cat on his bed, and even hear him playing with cat toys in the house. One day the boy sees the cat sitting by the door, and after a few minutes, “. . . it (the ghost cat) ” . . . turned and leapt right through the door.” Much to the boys’ surprise, when he opens the door, there is a kitten sitting on his doorstep – just waiting to be claimed.
Soft colors, with boldly delineated characters and expressions. This book serves as wonderful metaphor for letting things go of things one cannot change (the ghost cat leaving) and being ready and willing to open the door to new possibilities.
Could be used to share after loss. A lesson for folks of any age,
Reviewed by Connie M. Smith