Cat Nap

Read Aloud Tuesday with “Catnap” by Brian Lies
Today’s read aloud took us on the funniest chase across time and art. This gorgeous picture book follows a curious cat who ends up lost inside ten famous masterpieces while chasing a mouse (or maybe a few). My favourite part as an adult reader is the section at the back where Brian Lies walks us through how he recreated each artwork. It feels like a tiny behind the scenes tour of his creative process.

Many of my students are loyal dog fans, so I loved watching their faces slowly shift as they discovered how wonderful cats can be. They were captivated by the history and truly appreciated the art on every page. A joyful mix of story, humour, and art appreciation.