{"product_id":"a-gray-cat-wanders-new-poems-about-our-animal-friends-hardcover","title":"A Gray Cat Wanders: New Poems about Our Animal Friends - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKarla Kuskin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarcellus Hall\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eLeonard Marcus\u003c\/b\u003e (Selected by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis collection of previously unpublished poems by masterful children's book author Karla Kuskin (1932-2009) will delight readers ages 4-8 who love animals and their distinct personalities. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Gray Cat Wanders\u003c\/i\u003e is a charming collection of never-before-seen poems from the late Karla Kuskin, beloved author of \u003ci\u003eThe Philharmonic Gets Dressed \u003c\/i\u003eand many other picture books. Here, Kuskin's unique, witty voice weaves through each poem, creating an exquisite menagerie of verses about animals both mighty and small. Meanwhile, in the art, a gray cat wanders from page to page and can be seen, sometimes hidden, throughout the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere is a treasury of animal poems that, coupled with acclaimed artist Marcellus Hall's playful illustrations, will instill in young readers a sense of wonder for the critters around us.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKarla Kuskin (1932-2009) was a prolific American author, poet, illustrator, and reviewer of children's literature. Her titles include \u003ci\u003eThe Philharmonic Gets Dressed\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRoar and More\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJames and the Rain\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarcellus Hall is a NYC-based illustrator. His work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as in American Illustration, the Society of Illustrators, and Communication Arts annuals. He has also illustrated children's books; these titles include \u003ci\u003eCity I Love\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Cow Loves Cookies\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhat's New? The Zoo!\u003c\/i\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 9.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46917813010604,"sku":"9781662660184","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9828\/1388\/files\/wU2yeSdysv9781662660184.webp?v=1786554934","url":"https:\/\/booksalong.com\/products\/a-gray-cat-wanders-new-poems-about-our-animal-friends-hardcover","provider":"Books Along","version":"1.0","type":"link"}