Black Cat (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Books)

By H. Paul Jeffers

"Arresting photo-collage artwork and hip-hop poetry tell the story of a stray cat's search for a home as it slinks its way through city streets...Pulses with city rhythms and scenarios, just waiting to be discovered and discussed." - School Library Journal, starred review "Edgy, visceral, this dazzling book captures the rhythms of the city and the gritty beauty of the urban landscape." - The Horn Book Coretta Scott This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590033751
• ISBN13: 9780590033756
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.4" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A Stirring Book for All Audiences!!

I found this book on clearance at a local teacher's store; when I picked it up and skimmed it, I was blown away by the unique illustrations and the beautiful poem. As a teacher I absolutely believe this book is appropriate for all audiences, all ages, anywhere-- Just as the front cover states, "Black Cat's rhythmic poetry and bold collage art will stimulate readers of all ages to explore their own feelings about identity,...

Great book for ALL kids

We checked this book out at the library for my 2 year old son who loves cats and at first read, I was blown away by the incredible artwork and the jazzy text. Although the book is intended for slightly older kids, my son enjoyed it the more we read it and loves to point out where the cat is in each picture. I really appreciated the way that my son is able to see another way of life in America, that is the "urban life," and...

"Black Cat" by Christopher Myers

I first saw this book when I was visiting the Art Institute of Chicago where it was being featured. The entire book is visually intriguing! I've never seen a book quite like it. Although the book is classified as a children's book, I think that anyone would enjoy it. Myers' book is a poem that takes you through Brooklyn by following a seemingly mysterious cat accompanied by wonderful and colorful collages. The book...