Cat Nap

In Cat Nap, a sleepy kitten follows a mouse into a Metropolitan Museum of Art poster. From there, the chase is on, through ancient Egyptian carvings, Mexican ceramics, a medieval prayer book, and more. How will Kitten find his way home again? The solution may sound familiar to any cat owner! I loved the attention to detail, with author Brian Lies basing each piece Kitten interacts with on a real work of art. The end of the book includes a spread showing how Lies created all the art for the illustrations by hand—that includes making his own stained glass and woodcarving! In a digital world, it's especially impressive to see this level of craftsmanship. The book ends with a message to readers encouraging them to try a new skill too.