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Adorable cats introduce spatial concepts to young readers. Above and under. Front and back. Top and bottom. Near and far. These are just a few examples of the spatial relationships that children will discover as they explore Cat Up, Cat Down.

When cousins Mellie and Dennis decide to get a cat, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Mellie wants a cat that pounces, but Dennis wants a lazy cat, like his lazy dog, Clark Kent. Mellie wants a lap cat, but Dennis just wants a warm body beside him. They consider different cat personalities, family situations, and personal preferences.

Los seres humanos - piensa el gato - tienen una irremediable tendencia a entender las cosas al revés. Por ejemplo, si ven un libro que se titula Lo que aprendemos de los gatos, probablemente creerán que trata de lo que los humanos pueden aprender acerca de los gatos, para conocerlos mejor (cosa que, dicho sea de paso, tampoco estaría de más); sin embargo, para cualquiera que sea capaz de pensar con claridad, resulta evidente que Lo que aprendemos de los gatos significa otra cosa.