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What a small cat needs

A picture book that explores the needs of a small cat through gentle questions and observations. The text describes simple experiences such as resting in the sun, drinking milk, and exploring nature, while emphasizing companionship, care, and affection. Through a parallel between the kitten and the...

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Main Author: Shaloshvili, Natalia (Author, Illustrator)
Other Authors: Traer, Lena (Translator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Russian
Published: New York, NY : Enchanted Lion Books, 2026.
Edition:First English-language edition.
Subjects:
Cats > Juvenile fiction.
Human-animal relationships > Juvenile fiction.
Kittens > Juvenile fiction.
Identification (Psychology) > Juvenile fiction.
Caring > Juvenile fiction.
Animal fiction.
Picture books.
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Summary:A picture book that explores the needs of a small cat through gentle questions and observations. The text describes simple experiences such as resting in the sun, drinking milk, and exploring nature, while emphasizing companionship, care, and affection. Through a parallel between the kitten and the child reader, the story highlights themes of nurturing, empathy, and emotional connection.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
ISBN:9781592704774
1592704778
Author Notes:Natalia Shaloshvili writes and illustrates books for children. Her picture books, including Miss Leoparda and What a Small Cat Needs, have been translated into many languages, with more books coming soon. She creates illustrations in acrylic paint and watercolor pencil, finishing them digitally. Besides making picture books, Natalia is an artist, with works showcased in exhibitions worldwide and held in private collections. She lives in London with her family. She likes cats big and small and riding a bike. Lena Traer is a Russian- and English-language literary translator with a focus on books for children and young adults. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her past projects include translating Miss Leoparda, Wind: Discovering Air in Motion, On the Edge of the World , and How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend into English. Born and raised in Siberia, Russia, Lena now lives in San Francisco with her family.

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