Praise for Young Cat, Old Cat : "A Caldecott Honor winner charts the full arc of a cat's life--and its owner's love--in one of the most visually inventive picture books in recent memory. Extraordinary in craft and tender in feeling."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Heartening and beautifully crafted, this book will appeal to cat enthusiasts, those mourning a pet, and readers interested in innovative artistic techniques. An excellent choice for library collections."-- School Library Journal, starred review "It's a tear-jerker, but Tamaki's captivating artwork, composed of crewelwork embroidery on hand-painted patchwork cloth, leavens the emotional heaviness with affectionate, lively energy. Tamaki's spare story stands well apart from the crowd thanks to its bewitching, unique artwork and light, pithy storytelling."-- Booklist , starred review "Hugely inventive, both linguistically and visually, and as affecting."-- Horn Book Reviews, starred review "A cat's many lives--from kitten to adult and beyond--propel Caldecott Honoree Tamaki's mesmerizing romp.

tactile illustrations and spare writing yield a crisply rendered kitty ode."-- Publisher's Weekly.