By Brian Lies
Published by Greenwillow Books
Mom's Review
Cat Nap is an exciting romp through art . When a cat follows a mouse through a frame for a Met exhibit poster, he enters an ancient Egyptian carving; he chases the mouse and scares some rats away for grateful Egyptians. As the mouse scurries out of the image, a chase ensues through styles of art that span the globe and human history. The cat appears as an integral character in each scene he traverses, from German stained-glass from the 1490's to Cote d'Ivoire wooden carving from the 1800's to Mexican ceramics from the 700's. (Back matter showcases the original art Brian Lies adapted for the book.) Readers have a fun and varied introduction to art styles. And Brian Lies' recreation of each artwork, incorporating the cat and mouse, highlights the universal presence of animals in art. Cat Nap is a treasure for cat lovers and art lovers alike. And the littlest readers will delight in finding the mouse as it races away from the cat. Splendid!
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