Rashka, Chris. Meow. Chris Rashka, Illus. Greenwillow, 05/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – Kindergarten. $17.99 978-0-06-304935-2. ADDITIONAL.
Caldecott medal winner Raschka shows the story of a housecat spending the day enjoying the sun, tail
being stepped on, and seeking or receiving attention from the brown-skinned girl of the house. Primarily using one word “Meow” in various sizes, stretched out, or partly used, the cat’s actions aptly portray its emotions and feelings. Broadly painted watercolor illustrations are the focus of the nearly wordless story, but lack enough details for readers to easily understand what is happening, especially in some scenes where the cat takes up much of the page, with little background to provide contextual clues. Good for younger readers who are “reading” on their own, as they can decide what the cat is doing.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library