Sunday, August 6, 2017

Praise for Teacher Cat

Underwood and Rueda maintain the droll narration and spare visual humor of the previous books ... There’s plenty to giggle over. —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“In a clean-up worthy of The Cat in the Hat, the kittens pitch in to save the day. . . . Cat’s droll expressions and signs are highlights . . . [and] readers may get a kick out of imagining what adventures they might have with their own substitute teachers.” —Kirkus

“Whether new to this series or a seasoned fan, this amusing read-aloud has much to offer the younger back-to-school crowd.” —School Library Journal

Underwood’s clever use of page-turns and comedic timing…deliver a droll story about the joys and challenges of teaching.” —The Horn Book








Teacher Cat, a WSJ Best Children's Book

Link to the article

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

The Catalogo Iberoamericano de Ilustración


A big pleasure to share the jury of the VIII Catalogo Iberoamericano de ilustración with such a wonderful group of people: Leonard Marcus, Teresa Tellechea, Gerardo Suzán and Diana Arias. Congratulations to all the winners.
Iberoamerica Ilustra

Thursday, July 27, 2017

A Star for Teacher Cat

Available August 8, 2017

Publishers Weekly
★ 05/15/2017
When Ms. Melba has to go to the doctor, the star of Here Comes the Easter Cat and its sequels reluctantly agrees to be a substitute teacher at Kitty School. Underwood and Rueda maintain the droll narration and spare visual humor of the previous books as Cat guides eager kittens through music (electric guitars are involved), building time (a “fountain that spouts fish” is involved), and art (major cleanup is involved). There’s plenty to giggle over on almost every page, but the funniest moment might belong to Ms. Melba, who returns to the classroom with a “cone of shame” around her neck. Ages 3–5. Author’s agent: Erin Murphy, Erin Murphy Literary. (Aug.)

Publisher's Weekly