Cat Nap
By Brian Lies
The Story
A drowsy kitten chases a mouse right through a framed poster on the wall, tumbling into a chase across famous artworks and through history — and then must find his way back home.
Why It's Special
For the kid who turns every nap into an adventure and every wall into a doorway, this book makes a simple cat-and-mouse chase feel like stepping through a museum's most magical exhibit.
- Big idea: Art isn't just something to look at — it's a place you can get lost in, and finding your way through it is its own kind of homecoming.
- Vibes: Dreamy, hushed, and visually dazzling — equal parts cozy nap and wide-eyed wonder.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy cat-and-mouse chases with real stakes
- are curious about art, museums, and history
- love spotting tiny details in intricate illustrations
- respond well to quiet, dreamlike stories that build to a resolution
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: How do you think Kitten found his way back home after getting lost?
- Imagination: Do you think Kitten's chase through the artworks was a dream, or did it really happen?
- Art & noticing: Which piece of art that Kitten jumped through did you like looking at the most?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Kitten felt when the mouse got away and he was lost and alone?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever chased something and ended up somewhere you didn't expect?
