The New Cat
The New Cat
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Publication Date: October 6, 2026

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Ages 4 to 9, Grades P to 3

A touching and hilarious tale of a beloved cat and his attempts to teach a new cat (who is actually a baby) what every cat needs to know

Old cat Hunca Munca thinks his family's baby is a new cat (with hardly any fur!). As the baby grows, he teaches it all the things a growing cat needs to know: how to clean himself, how to share food, and the best way to yell at a wall. Above all, he teaches the young boy how to be gentle. In time, Hunca Munca passes away. But the boy still remembers what the old cat taught him. And when the boy becomes a big brother, he teaches the new baby all the things a growing cat needs to know. A hilarious and heartfelt celebration of a very good cat.

About the Author

Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic writes books in the San Francisco Bay Area surrounded by a few kids, a few cats, and one husband. Her work includes The End of Something Wonderful, Hello Star, and Touch the Sky.
Chris Park is a professional illustrator whose work has won several awards. Some of his previous clients include TBS, Team Coco, Rolling Stone, American Greetings Co., Cloudco Entertainment, Pro Publica, Sleeping Bear Press, Usborne Publishing and Lightspeed Magazine. He co-authored and illustrated the picture books Little Sock and Little Sock Makes a Friend with his wife, Kia. Chris lives in Minnesota with his wife and two sons.

Format: Hardcover with printed dust jacket

Pages: 32

Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ®

Publication Date: October 6, 2026

ISBN: 9798765648728

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