Cat the Cat sure likes her flying friends. You will too! Join this spunky feline as she introduces the very youngest readers to her world, where a surprise is waiting in every book. Salutations to the enthusiastic and energetic Cat the Cat, the next certain-to-be-iconic character from the creator of multiple Geisel Award– and Caldecott Honor–winning titles. In Willems’ signature style of thick outlines, basic pleasing colors, clean layouts, and bold, legible fonts, the story follows Cat across the playground as she starts a dialogue with everyone she sees: “‘Can you fly, Bee the Bee?’ / ‘Watch me!’ / ‘Go, Bee the Bee!’” Bird the Bird and Bat the Bat also take their turns in the air as dotted lines and sounds (“Buzz!,” “Flap!,” “Flutter!”) follow their aerial paths across the pages. The perfect amount of tension comes when the animals discover Rhino the Rhino atop a pigeon-shaped spring rider. Do you think Rhino can fly? You bet, and soon the whole gang is zooming along in an airplane, having a blast, as will the audience. Kids just beginning to be beginning readers will welcome the arrival of Cat the Cat and her friends. Preschool-Grade 1. --Andrew Medlar Praise for DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! “The Pigeon is one of this decade’s contributions to the pantheon of great picture book characters.” - New York Times Praise for KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY TALE “A comic gem.” - Booklist (starred review) “Willems is the master of body language” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Willems once again demonstrates his keen insight with a story both witty and wise.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for KNUFFLE BUNNY TOO: A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY “Irresistibly funny, tender, and universal, this is another consummate star turn for Trixie, daddy, bunny, and their creator.” - School Library Journal (starred review) “Not a word or image feels out of place.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for the ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE series “The masterful combination of early-reader convention and sly wit makes this pair of pals one to celebrate.”―Kirkus Reviews (starred review) - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Accessible, appealing, and full of authentic emotions about what makes friendships tick, these titles will put a contemporary shine on easy reader collections.” - Booklist (starred review) “These books will easily take their place alongside Seuss and Eastman as classics in the beginning-reader genre.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! A 2004 Caldecott Honor Book New York Times Best seller KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY TALE A 2005 Caldecott Honor Book New York Times Best seller KNUFFLE BUNNY TOO: A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY A 2008 Caldecott Honor Book New York Times bestseller ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE series A 2008 Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal Winner for THERE IS A BIRD ON YOUR HEAD! A 2009 Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal Winner for ARE YOU READY TO PLAY OUTSIDE? New York Times bestselling series - . Cat the Cat sure likes her flying friends. You will too! Join this spunky feline as she introduces the very youngest readers to her world, where a surprise is waiting in every book. Mo Willems is all about letting imaginations run wild. He is the beloved artist and author behind #1 NYT bestselling and Caldecott Honors–awarded picture books like Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus ! and the Knuffle Bunny series as well as his celebrated Elephant & Piggie early reader series. In addition to his Caldecott Honors, he garnered six Emmy Awards for his writing on Sesame Street , where he began his remarkable career. In 2023, Mo cofounded the Hidden Pigeon Company to extend the reach of his beloved characters and stories across multiple platforms. Mo Willems is a former child.