Bug has ideas for playtime, but Cat isn’t having funin this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.

In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his oblivious friend Bug, it’s playtime. Bug has some ideas for what they can play, but Cat just isn’t having fun yet. Bug may have a lot to learn, but his friend Cat loves him anyway. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of awareness, listening to others, and compromise. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

• Simple text with short sentences, simple dialogue, and sans serif text enables new readers to enjoy reading and develop their vocabulary.
• A funny story about compromise at playtime, listening, and awareness of others’ needs and desires shows it’s ok to be wrong and still be a favorite friend for preschool and kindergarten readers
• With bold, simple illustrations and short, easy-to-understand sentences, this is part of the “Cat and Bug” series of board books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers.

Rebecca Purcell is a children’s book author and illustrator from Portland, United States. She studied Art History in college before launching her career as an artist. Prints of her cute illustrations can be found in nurseries and playrooms around the world. Rebecca likes drawing with pencils, hiking through alpine meadows, and drinking large quantities of tea. She has written and illustrated several series of children’s board books. Rebecca’s book, Zip the World’s Greatest Robot, was included as a Best of 2020 Board Book/Picture Book from Kirkus Reviews. She lives in an old brick house with her husband, two sons, a stubborn dog, and a nearly perfect cat.

RRP: GBP £6.99 / USD $8.95

Format: Board Book

Page Count: 22 pages

ISBN: 978-1-80036-036-5