"An orange-gold cat with green eyes named Marigold explores a house and playfully interacts with her owner until, distracted, the little girl steps on Marigold's tail, turning her "meow" into a "me-OW!" . [An] almost wordless picture book--although the handful of wordplay that is included is clever . The cat is so unmistakably catlike in its behavior and attitude that cat owners will find a few additional chuckles between the pages." -- Booklist "Raschka chronicles a search for intimacy from a cat's point of view. The delicate balancing act between loving, wanting to be loved, and yearning for independence resolves in a tender rom-com ending between child and cat." -- Publishers Weekly "There are many ways to say '­Hello,' and 'Meow' is one of them, but then, 'Meow' has many meanings. Raschka arranges the action in graphic novel sequences with moment-to-moment panels and spreads that create smooth transitions between the poignant scenes. Expressive and engaging, this picture book is the cat's meow.

A warm portrayal of kids and furry friends that introduces young children to phonics, emotions, and active listening." -- School Library Journal.