{"product_id":"flat-cat-tara-lazar-hardcover","title":"Flat Cat -- Tara Lazar, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003e*\" This amusing picture book is fun for reading aloud.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom Pete Oswald, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling illustrator of the Bad Seed series, and Tara Lazar, critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003e7 Ate 9, \u003c\/i\u003ecomes \u003ci\u003eFlat Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, the story of a cool cat who learns that sometimes life is about finding the best of both worlds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFlat Cat was born flat. He wasn't squashed by an out-of-control ice cream truck, or smushed in a waffle iron. He was just flat. This slick, sly cat could stray and roam anywhere he pleased, keen and unseen. And wouldn't you know it, Flat Cat liked it just like that. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat is until one day, when Flat Cat accidentally fell \u003ci\u003esplish splosh \u003c\/i\u003eright in the wash. And when he emerged from the dryer, Flat Cat wasn't flat at all. He was adorably puffy and downright fluffy! And Flat Cat wasn't sure how he felt about that. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom acclaimed author Tara Lazar and brought to life by #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling illustrator Pete Oswald, this is a hilariously quirky and irreverent story that is sure to appeal to fans of Pete the Cat! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFlat Cat\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lazar's wryly humorous tale won't leave young audiences flat, while Oswald's purple-tinged cartoon depictions of this Flat Stanley-style feline add their share of giggles (as usual). A hilarious reminder that versatility will have you feline fine.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Featuring groovy text, it's a Flat Stanley-flavored take on rolling with the punches and fluidly embracing newfound facets and friends.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Perfect for cat lovers who wonder how their feline escape artists seemingly walk through doors.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBCCB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tara Lazar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Flamingo Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/19\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593404577\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/10\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2023 pg. 57\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTara Lazar\u003c\/b\u003e is the critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003e7 Ate 9: The Untold Story, The Upper Case: Trouble in Capital City\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Three Ways to Trap a Leprechaun\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Monstore\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Bloop \u003c\/i\u003eand more! She enjoys reading her stories in funny character voices. Tara lives in New Jersey with her husband, two daughters, and an adopted black cat who meowed at her back door and walked straight into her house. You can visit her online at taralazar.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePete Oswald \u003c\/b\u003eis a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator and an Annie Award nominated animation production designer best known for The Angry Birds franchise and Oscar nominated \u003ci\u003eParaNorman\u003c\/i\u003e, in addition to multiple animated studio films. He is also a children's book author and illustrator, and painter. Pete is the illustrator the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling picture books \u003ci\u003eThe Bad Seed\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Good Egg\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Cool Bean\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Couch Potato\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Smart Cookie, \u003c\/i\u003e written by Jory John. He is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eSleepy Sheepy\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Lucy Ruth Cummins. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons.","brand":"Tara Lazar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45757140893924,"sku":"9780593404577","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780593404577.jpg?v=1777419574","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/flat-cat-tara-lazar-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}