Marcus Ewert

Mummy Cat Marcus Ewert

Marc Notes: Mummy Cat prowls his pyramid home, longing for his beloved owner. As he roams the tomb, lavish murals above his head display scenes of the cat with his young Egyptian queen. Hidden hieroglyphs deepen the tale and are explained in an informative author's note--; Provided by publisher. Review Quotes: "Ewert's rhyming picture book is an unexpected love story that anyone with a pet can appreciate. Kids will enjoy this memorable and touching introduction to mummies.""--School Library Journal"Review Quotes: "Ewert s rhyming picture book is an unexpected love story that anyone with a pet can appreciate. Kids will enjoy this memorable and touching introduction to mummies." " School Library Journal" "Terrifically original." " Publishers Weekly" "This stands out among the more straightforward nonfiction picture books about ancient Egypt, and primary-grade children will find much to ponder, explore, and discuss." " Horn Book Magazine" "Brief Description: "Mummy Cat prowls his pyramid home, longing for his beloved owner. As he roams the tomb, lavish murals above his head display scenes of the cat with his young Egyptian queen. Hidden hieroglyphs deepen the tale and are explained in an informative author's note"--Publisher Marketing: "Deep within this maze of stone, a creature wakes up, all alone . . ." Mummy Cat prowls his pyramid home, longing for his beloved owner. As he roams the tomb, lavish murals above his head display scenes of the cat with his young Egyptian queen, creating a story-within-a-story about the events of centuries past. Hidden hieroglyphs deepen the tale and are explained in an informative author s note. Marcus Ewert and Lisa Brown s smart, beautiful book is a marvel of sophisticated simplicity, infinitely engaging to examine in detail, and complete with a sweetly surprising plot twist sure to delight young cat-lovers and budding Egyptologists alike." Review Citations:

School Library Journal 05/01/2015 pg. 84 (EAN 9780544340824, Hardcover)

Booklist 05/01/2015 pg. 101 (EAN 9780544340824, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Publishers Weekly 05/04/2015 (EAN 9780544340824, Hardcover)

Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2015 pg. 113 (EAN 9780544340824, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Ewert, Marcus Marcus Ewert is the author of the award-winning children s book 10,000 Dresses. He lives in San Francisco and is allergic to cats. Contributor Bio:  Brown, Lisa Lisa Brown is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and author. Her books include Vampire Boy's Good Night and 29 Myths on the Swinster Pharmacy, by Lemony Snicket. She lives in San Francisco. www.americanchickens.com