Flat Cat -- Tara Lazar, Hardcover

*" This amusing picture book is fun for reading aloud." --Booklist (starred review)

From Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Bad Seed series, and Tara Lazar, critically acclaimed author of 7 Ate 9, comes Flat Cat, the story of a cool cat who learns that sometimes life is about finding the best of both worlds.

Flat Cat was born flat. He wasn't squashed by an out-of-control ice cream truck, or smushed in a waffle iron. He was just flat. This slick, sly cat could stray and roam anywhere he pleased, keen and unseen. And wouldn't you know it, Flat Cat liked it just like that.

That is until one day, when Flat Cat accidentally fell splish splosh right in the wash. And when he emerged from the dryer, Flat Cat wasn't flat at all. He was adorably puffy and downright fluffy! And Flat Cat wasn't sure how he felt about that.

From acclaimed author Tara Lazar and brought to life by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald, this is a hilariously quirky and irreverent story that is sure to appeal to fans of Pete the Cat!

Praise for Flat Cat
"Lazar's wryly humorous tale won't leave young audiences flat, while Oswald's purple-tinged cartoon depictions of this Flat Stanley-style feline add their share of giggles (as usual). A hilarious reminder that versatility will have you feline fine." --Kirkus reviews

"Featuring groovy text, it's a Flat Stanley-flavored take on rolling with the punches and fluidly embracing newfound facets and friends." --Publishers Weekly

"Perfect for cat lovers who wonder how their feline escape artists seemingly walk through doors." --BCCB

Author: Tara Lazar
Publisher: Flamingo Books
Published: 09/19/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780593404577
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/10/2023
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2023
Booklist 08/01/2023 pg. 57
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2023

About the Author
Tara Lazar is the critically acclaimed author of 7 Ate 9: The Untold Story, The Upper Case: Trouble in Capital City, Three Ways to Trap a Leprechaun, The Monstore, Bloop and more! She enjoys reading her stories in funny character voices. Tara lives in New Jersey with her husband, two daughters, and an adopted black cat who meowed at her back door and walked straight into her house. You can visit her online at taralazar.com.

Pete Oswald is a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator and an Annie Award nominated animation production designer best known for The Angry Birds franchise and Oscar nominated ParaNorman, in addition to multiple animated studio films. He is also a children's book author and illustrator, and painter. Pete is the illustrator the New York Times bestselling picture books The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, The Couch Potato, and The Smart Cookie, written by Jory John. He is also the illustrator of Sleepy Sheepy, written by Lucy Ruth Cummins. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons.