Big Cat, Little Cat author-Raul the Third Dove "Birdie" Randolph works hard

Dove "Birdie" Randolph works hard to be the perfect daughter and follow the path her parents have laid out for her: She quit playing her beloved soccer

A vibrant and emotional YA debut about a boy who turns toward love

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Big Cat, Little Cat author-Raul the Third Dove "Birdie" Randolph works hardFrom award winning author illustrator Elisha Cooper comes a moving tale about friendship, new beginnings, and cats. A 2018 Caldecott Honor bookThere was a catwho lived alone. Until the daya new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins, following the two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesnt come back. This is a poignant story, told in measured text and bold black and white