FICTION

At the Drop of a Cat

by Élise Fontenaille (text) & illus. by Violeta Lópiz
Enchanted Lion. Jan. 2023. 36p. tr. from French by Karin Snelson & Emilie Robert Wong . Tr $18.95. ISBN 9781592703821.
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K-Gr 3–Fleeing from war-torn Spain at age 11, Luis had no chance to learn to read or write, but he tenderly imparts his nature literacy to his beloved six-year-old grandson. The garden is exuberant with sky-high beans, ripening cherries, and edible wildflowers. Lópiz shows in lush, dreamy illustrations in muted colors the magic of the world Luis shares with the boy. A wonder-filled landscape of flowers, birds, aromatic meals, and cranky cats, it is also a world far beyond what can be taught in a classroom. Showing love and admiration across generations, this sweet title can be a guide for the appreciation of the natural world and the quiet love of family.
VERDICT This lovely purchase is a gentle yet effective work; its story and rich, complex illustrations highlight the joy of sharing the natural world that exists between a boy and his beloved grandfather.
Reviewed by Eva Elisabeth VonAncken , Oct 01, 2022

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