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| Author | Elisha Cooper |
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| Illustrator | Elisha Cooper |
| Genre | Picture book |
| Publisher | Roaring Brook Press, Macmillan Books |
Publication date | March 14, 2017 |
| Publication place | US |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | unpaged (32) |
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| ISBN | 978-1-62672-371-9 |
| OCLC | 1023776336 |
| Website | elishacooper.com |
Big Cat, Little Cat (stylized as BIG CAT, little cat) is a 2017 children's picture book written by Elisha Cooper. It was published by Roaring Brook Press, a subsidiary of Macmillan Books. In the story, a large, white cat welcomes a new black cat into a family. The white cat then dies, and the cycle begins anew when the family adopts a new kitten. Cooper was inspired to write the story after his family experienced a similar situation. Critics praised his illustrations, for their ability to help further the story's messages and themes. These monochromatic illustrations were different than the style Cooper normally employed when illustrating a book. The book was well-reviewed, and received a 2018 Caldecott Honor.