Two Together
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Published:25th Apr '24
Should be back in stock very soon
"Masterful." – Kirkus, starred review
"[A] picture-book charmfest." – Shelf Awareness, starred review
"For viewers who are . . . dog people or cat people." – Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
"[A discovery in] how beings sense the world." – Publishers Weekly, starred review
In this companion book to They All Saw a Cat and Inside Cat, a journey home leads to unexpected adventures for a cat and dog. A playful, imaginative story of friendship, empathy, and discovery by Caldecott Honor winner Brendan Wenzel.
Cat and Dog are headed home. A simple route lies ahead of them . . . or does it? There’s so much to see and smell and hear, and the two of them experience the world very differently. A stream, for instance, is watery fun for Dog, but it may not be so delightful for Cat!
As their journey becomes an adventure full of unexpected twists and turns, Cat and Dog show that it’s possible for two creatures to travel in the world together despite their distinctive perspectives and abilities—and even to appreciate and enjoy them. With the irresistible read-aloud appeal of Brendan Wenzel’s They All Saw a Cat, winner of the Caldecott Honor, this is a funny, exuberant companion tale that’s an imaginative tribute to empathy, friendship, and understanding.
“Free of conflict, the story’s excitement is found in discovering how the beings each sense the world—and in knowing that those differences don’t prevent their curling up by the fire together at day’s end, “warm and safe” in the eyes of another.” — Publishers Weekly,Starred Review
“Seeming simplicity yields rich rewards in this sensory-steeped tale of adventure and friendship… A masterful consideration of perception, exploration, and, ultimately, love.” — Kirkus, Starred Review
“A thought-provoking celebration of stepping into the unknown and working to understand and embrace the lenses of others.” — The Horn Book Magazine
"Young readers will certainly delight in deciphering the differences in this whimsical world where an unlikely pair sees everything in opposition —except their own shared friendship.” — Booklist
“For viewers who own both dogs and cats, this book is sure to resonate with their pets’ dynamic, and for viewers who are staunchly dog people or cat people, well,
they just may start to see the appeal of the other side.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred Review
“Readers will love discovering a dog and cat’s moments of personality as they enjoy different aspects of their journey home in Two Together.” — BookPage
“[A] picture-book charmfest… Two Together is here to say that a marvelous whole can be spun from disparate elements--whether what's under consideration is artistic technique or a cross-species friendship.” — Shelf Awareness, Starred Review
“A sweet story of two pets, a cat and a dog, returning to their home. A great short and interactive picture book to engage preschoolers and older kids alike.” — School Library Journal
ISBN: 9781797202778
Dimensions: 229mm x 279mm x 14mm
Weight: 233g
48 pages