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Cat Jumped In!
When someone leaves the kitchen window open, Cat jumps in! So begins the tale of an outdoor cat who finds his way into a tidy house, wreaking havoc at every turn. That is, until he finds his way in once more--this time into someone's heart. Beautiful, bright watercolors from Caldecott-winning illustrator Emily Arnold McCully nearly spring off the page, buoyed by a playful text that highlights simple prepositions. Preschoolers will delight in Cat's unintended disasters and mess, and the heartwarming story, the product of a pairing of exceptional author and illustrator talents, will charm cat people of any age.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published November 19, 2007
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March 22, 2019
Cats will go where cats will go, in a mess, out of a mess, or even make a mess! But after all the messy adventures, cat is right where he belongs. Not my favorite cat story, but cat owners will relate.
June 4, 2019
This book is great for prepositions.
January 15, 2013
3.5 STARS
Very cute cat! He jumps in through an open window and proceeds to find lots of fun stuff to get into (and make a mess of). I wasn't sure if the lady was the owner (in which case she should have known better what her cat might get into and not have gotten so upset with the cat when it did!) or whether perhaps the cat was a stray that had wandered into her house (I prefer this interpretation, because it explains her grumpy behavior a bit better). Either way, love the ending!
Very cute cat! He jumps in through an open window and proceeds to find lots of fun stuff to get into (and make a mess of). I wasn't sure if the lady was the owner (in which case she should have known better what her cat might get into and not have gotten so upset with the cat when it did!) or whether perhaps the cat was a stray that had wandered into her house (I prefer this interpretation, because it explains her grumpy behavior a bit better). Either way, love the ending!
May 21, 2019
Anyone who has ever been privy to the antics of a cat will relate to this picture book of the delightfully oblivious cat who gets into just about everything, makes a mess, and still somehow manages to winkle its way into the heart of its owner. (I will re-read this the next time I want to strangle my cat.)
September 24, 2019
So cute and accurate description of a cat.
November 27, 2019
This kitty looks just like mine! Well, if he were a cartoon, that is.
November 9, 2020
My daughter is in a cat phase and this book fits that phase perfectly. I think it is cute all the places that cat gets into and I think the ending is very adorable. I think it is very true to cats.
July 11, 2024
Love this book, so fun to read out loud
September 3, 2013
My four-year-old son picked this book out from the library last week.
I did not really like this book, but I can't fault the artwork. The cat in the books bears a very strong resemblance to my Buster and is charmingly drawn. I just don't think that the story is charmingly told.
At first, I thought the cat was a stray because of the way the owner treated him. When I realized that the cat was actually someone's pet, I was a bit appalled at how poorly he was treated. I know I'm just a couple of cats away from "crazy cat lady" status, but my cats have always been family members. The same is true for my friends. I don't know anyone who would treat a pet with so little regard. So the ending, while sweet, does not come close to making up for the rest of the book.
I did not really like this book, but I can't fault the artwork. The cat in the books bears a very strong resemblance to my Buster and is charmingly drawn. I just don't think that the story is charmingly told.
At first, I thought the cat was a stray because of the way the owner treated him. When I realized that the cat was actually someone's pet, I was a bit appalled at how poorly he was treated. I know I'm just a couple of cats away from "crazy cat lady" status, but my cats have always been family members. The same is true for my friends. I don't know anyone who would treat a pet with so little regard. So the ending, while sweet, does not come close to making up for the rest of the book.
April 9, 2011
I'm trying to find something good to say here but I can't. I guess I'll just go with what I'm thinking right now.
The book doesn't suck. But it's nowhere even remotely close to good. My daughter is no genuis but I have higher expectations for her, and that includes when reading. And she meets those expectations. She's not reading classics by herself (or even with me honestly) at the moment but she does enjoy something with a little more.... substance. Maybe something happening once in awhile.
I'm glad we're not having to read books like this all day because I'd go out of my mind.
The book doesn't suck. But it's nowhere even remotely close to good. My daughter is no genuis but I have higher expectations for her, and that includes when reading. And she meets those expectations. She's not reading classics by herself (or even with me honestly) at the moment but she does enjoy something with a little more.... substance. Maybe something happening once in awhile.
I'm glad we're not having to read books like this all day because I'd go out of my mind.
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December 6, 2016This is a story about a cat who gets into the house, and everywhere it goes it messes stuff up and is yelled at to get out. Eventually it gets into an art studio where it somehow tramples all over the paint and miraculously makes art. It finally found its place in the house and is accepted.
February 7, 2008
I love the way Emily Arnold McCully draws cats! Certainly the author, Tess Weaver, understands cat behavior. How can you get mad at a cat that cute?
January 18, 2008
Cute story about a very bad kitty-- for fans of Bad Kitty (minus the alphabet).
February 20, 2008
story follows cat's adventures in the house from lurking in the closet to painting by accident. sweet ending.
August 15, 2008
Lovely pictures, nice repeating sections and words as the cat gets in all kinds of trouble.
June 14, 2009
We were on a "Pet theme" today and this was a great part of our reading time. The cat in the story is awfully curious and gets into everything...OOOOOpppsssss! Fun story to read aloud.
December 10, 2009
"cats, mess, art, cat makes messes while investigating the house, finally person holds him instead of scaring him"
December 1, 2010
A cat jumps into a home through an open window and recks havok throughout the house. Getting into food, paint and cloths. Great for a read aloud.
August 13, 2016
Cat gets into all kinds of trouble in the kitchen, closet, bedroom and art studio until he ends up just where he belongs.
August 31, 2016
The cats makes a big mess when it sneaks into the house. Tons of sound words...would go great with any other stories about messes.
August 26, 2014
A lot like Cookie's Week, but more detail.
January 10, 2015
Story of a cat who jumped in through a window and has various adventures and makes a variety of messes as it explores a house.
Author Tess Weaver lives in Iowa City.
Author Tess Weaver lives in Iowa City.
February 27, 2015
This cat rules the house and illustrator McCully catches all those trademarks movements and postures. The best detail was Cat shaking the paint "off, off, OFF!"
June 20, 2015
OK...didn't really stand out to me. A cat comes in through an open window and creates havoc. Illustrations were mediocre, as well.
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