How to Draw a Happy Cat

by Ethan T. Berlin

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Pub Date Oct 04 2022 | Archive Date Oct 29 2022

Astra Publishing House | Hippo Park

Children's Fiction

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Description

A "How to Draw" lesson spins hilariously out of control when Cat just won't stay happy! This relatable madcap read-aloud is immense fun, and perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos.

Drawing a happy cat seems like such an easy thing to do. Just follow the instructions in this book! Wait a minute . . . why doesn't Cat look happy? We gave her a stuffy and a cool t-shirt! Uh-oh! Turns out drawing a happy cat is harder than it looks. Now it's the reader's job to find out why Cat isn't staying happy AND draw everything she wants! (That might include skateboards, friends, and yes--even a pizza-flinging catapult.) This clever, often tender, laugh-out-loud picture book breaks the fourth wall in charming ways; will have kids asking for repeat reads; and will definitely have parents nodding knowingly at the escalating cycle of demands. Can you draw a happy cat?

Available Editions

EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781662640049
PRICE	$18.99 (USD)
PAGES	40

Additional Information

Average rating from 19 members

Featured Reviews

Barbara L, Reviewer

Oh my goodness, if you're looking for a fun drawing book, this is it! How To Draw a Happy Cat is a hilarious story about a grumpy, demanding cat who goes on all sorts of adventures with his friends. Think skateboarding on airplanes and catapulting pizzas.

This book is absolutely perfect for K-2 and would be so much fun to use as part of a drawing lesson. There are directions for drawing the cat and a few of his friends. The pictures are quirky, bright and colourful and will surely appeal to kids of all ages.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Astra Publishing House for an advanced readers copy.

A blog review and instagram post will be coming on release day.

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Kelly B, Reviewer

Did you say a PIZZA CATAPULT?!

What a silly, fun and educational book. I simply adore how the author and illustrator built in simple drawing lessons into a story about friends, fun and of a course a pizza catapult!! This book is sure to keep kids from about 4 - 10 ( likely moms & dads too!!) busy for hours.
And do I smell a sequel? How to Draw a Happy Chicken? YES please!!

Grateful as always to have received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley & Hippo Park Books.

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Natalie G, Reviewer

How to Draw a Happy Cat is a very wacky book!! It contains lots of step-by-step tutorials on how to draw certain animals and objects. I loved the storyline and how things just kept getting crazier!

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Jennifer S, Educator

How to Draw a Happy Cat was such a fun read! While it started as a directed drawing, it turned into a sweet story as to how to make the cat happy. It was neat to see what direction the story would go at each turn, from giving the cat friends, to an airplane, to a pizza catapult. My 3 year old currently loves trying to draw different things, and I would absolutely buy a physical copy of this book so he can try to copy the drawings.