Elephant Cat

Copycats

by Nicola Bayley

A cat imagines what it would be like to be an elephant--that is, until bathtime comes.

Genres: Cats, Childrens, Picture Books

18 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Nicola Bayley is one of England's bestloved artists. She has illustrated many acclaimed picture books for children, including Katje, The Windmill Cat, by Gretchen Woelfle, which was short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in London.

Reviews

[Natt Rozanska · Rating 5 out of 5]

Literally the best book I've ever read. Can't wait to read 'Spider Cat'.

[Freddie D · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute read that cat lovers will enjoy. Beautiful illustrations and a very fitting, humorous ending.

[Joana Teixeira Santos · Rating 3 out of 5]

As ilustrações 🤎

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read Elephant Cat in concert with Polar Bear Cat, Spider Cat, Parrot Cat, and Crab Cat, all by Nicola Bayley.

The kids and I enjoyed these short little stories told from a cat's point of view. The pictures were beautiful, and we appreciated the pictures of some of the cat's funny antics in these books, especially in this one. These would be a really nice bedtime story choice for young kids who like cats, or as a gift for a cat loving friend. Thanks to my friend Pam for letting the kids and I borrow her copies of these books!

[GoldGato · Rating 5 out of 5]

The daydreaming cats from Nicola Bayley return, this time as an elephant. This excellent volume from the COPYCATS series is a smorgasbord of color and imagination. Children will love learning about elephants and the cat who can't stop wanting to be something else. Sounds kinda human to me.

Book Season = Year Round

[Joanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

An adorable little book with lovely illustrations of a cat and its thoughts of being an elephant.