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Nov 02, 2019 Matt rated it really liked it
Neo chose this one for all its contrasting greatness! Black Cat loves life, roaming around all day and enjoying his days. White Cat has always roamed around at night, enjoying the darkness. Both ask their respective friends what it is like being awake during the opposite time, but no answers are forthcoming. Black Cat learns to try night life while White Cat learns what it is like to play in the sun. They meet and are soon inseparable, playing day and night. There is another surprise to come, bu Neo chose this one for all its contrasting greatness! Black Cat loves life, roaming around all day and enjoying his days. White Cat has always roamed around at night, enjoying the darkness. Both ask their respective friends what it is like being awake during the opposite time, but no answers are forthcoming. Black Cat learns to try night life while White Cat learns what it is like to play in the sun. They meet and are soon inseparable, playing day and night. There is another surprise to come, but you'll have to read to find out. Neo liked the contrasting colours and ideas in this book, thinking that it would be fun for the new reader and the child who likes interesting illustrations. ...more
Sep 30, 2015 Lisa Boyd rated it really liked it
Adorable! I saw a cat book on the new book shelf and had to read it at once. This is a cute quick book that I could see my girls loving. I am really digging this new trend of minimal coloring on the pages. I also LOVE the surprise at the end of the book.
Delightful juxtaposition with a charming surprise ending.
It takes a talented author/artist to use such a simple palette so effectively--everything is black/white except for on the final page.
And I won't reveal what's on the last page, since it basically is a punchline, though perhaps Black Cat should be wondering what White Cat is doing in her spare time. :D It takes a talented author/artist to use such a simple palette so effectively--everything is black/white except for on the final page.
And I won't reveal what's on the last page, since it basically is a punchline, though perhaps Black Cat should be wondering what White Cat is doing in her spare time. :D ...more
And I won't reveal what's on the last page, since it basically is a punchline, though perhaps Black Cat should be wondering what White Cat is doing in her spare time. :D It takes a talented author/artist to use such a simple palette so effectively--everything is black/white except for on the final page.
And I won't reveal what's on the last page, since it basically is a punchline, though perhaps Black Cat should be wondering what White Cat is doing in her spare time. :D ...more
Jan 30, 2022 Cecilia Ayard rated it really liked it
"Black Cat, White Cat" is a cute story to read. It shares the story of a white cat who is only out at night and a black cat who is only out in the day. These two cats cross paths when the white cat wants to see daytime and the black cat wants to see nighttime. The use of two simple colors, white and black, makes the illustrations pop out and highlight the difference between the two cats without much detail. The storyline is fairly simple, as it is the same for both cats, just with a slight chang "Black Cat, White Cat" is a cute story to read. It shares the story of a white cat who is only out at night and a black cat who is only out in the day. These two cats cross paths when the white cat wants to see daytime and the black cat wants to see nighttime. The use of two simple colors, white and black, makes the illustrations pop out and highlight the difference between the two cats without much detail. The storyline is fairly simple, as it is the same for both cats, just with a slight change in wording to match their color and time of day, but it is a cute book! The surprise at the end caught me completely off guard! I enjoyed the end because of the contrast, and the color change. I am sure it would be a nice surprise for younger children as well! It is a simple book, yet it is fun to read! ...more
Jan 29, 2022 Han Lu rated it really liked it
It's a book in only black and white. Color is the main factor of this postmodern book. The book tells a story that there is a black cat and a white cat who only appear on days or nights. They never see each other until finally, they want to explore the exchange world at night or day. Then they meet and have six orange kittens. Honestly speaking, I don't know why the color of the kitten is orange but I think indeterminism is one of the character of postmodern books. But the book gives me a feelin It's a book in only black and white. Color is the main factor of this postmodern book. The book tells a story that there is a black cat and a white cat who only appear on days or nights. They never see each other until finally, they want to explore the exchange world at night or day. Then they meet and have six orange kittens. Honestly speaking, I don't know why the color of the kitten is orange but I think indeterminism is one of the character of postmodern books. But the book gives me a feeling of "not ending", so I'm not that into it. But still, the using of color is really cute! ...more
Jan 30, 2022 Toni Varney rated it really liked it
This book was very simple yet extremely enjoyable. The minimalist illustrations and simple colors make the book easy to follow and engaging. The book had a unique format and the illustrations were gorgeous while still being simple. I like the concept of the cats breaking out of their comfort zones to explore what they're missing only to end up finding each other and helping one another to explore the new spaces. This book was very simple yet extremely enjoyable. The minimalist illustrations and simple colors make the book easy to follow and engaging. The book had a unique format and the illustrations were gorgeous while still being simple. I like the concept of the cats breaking out of their comfort zones to explore what they're missing only to end up finding each other and helping one another to explore the new spaces. ...more
This books artwork is in between the other two picture books. There are things to look at on each page, but the attention is meant to be more on the text. However, these pictures do carry more of a surrealistic feel to them. This postmodern book highlights the different perspectives of animals in general, and more specifically the two different cats.
I did not see the twist ending coming!
Little kids, especially newborns, would go for the color scheme and artwork, but the punchline at the end went way over the head of my 2.9 year old.
This a great book that relies on the words and illustrations because there is no color on any of the pages except the last one. You get to follow the story of two cats who lead very different lives, one in the day, and one in the night. This story is a postmodern book because it has two characters telling two different stories at the same time. I think this would be the perfect book to have in a kindergarten classroom and it would add some diversity to the bookshelf. I really liked this book bec This a great book that relies on the words and illustrations because there is no color on any of the pages except the last one. You get to follow the story of two cats who lead very different lives, one in the day, and one in the night. This story is a postmodern book because it has two characters telling two different stories at the same time. I think this would be the perfect book to have in a kindergarten classroom and it would add some diversity to the bookshelf. I really liked this book because both the cats only lived in one color until they met and then they had six orange kittens which showed what can happen when you get our of your comfort zone. ...more
Simple easy reader that is a study in contrasts in both color and time of day. Each cat learns to appreciate the other's world. I was disappointed that the story ended with a litter of kittens. I would have thought we'd be past the "surprise! kittens!" trope by now. Simple easy reader that is a study in contrasts in both color and time of day. Each cat learns to appreciate the other's world. I was disappointed that the story ended with a litter of kittens. I would have thought we'd be past the "surprise! kittens!" trope by now. ...more
May 24, 2016 Maija rated it really liked it
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I love the illustrations but it's really important to spay and neuter your pets! Also, I was hoping the kittens would look like Shelby. I love the illustrations but it's really important to spay and neuter your pets! Also, I was hoping the kittens would look like Shelby. ...more
Aug 25, 2015 K8 rated it liked it
Photogen and Nyceteris with cats, but less creepy.
Mar 03, 2020 Edward Sojuwa rated it really liked it
Black Cat, White Cat by Silvia Borando has as much to say about race relations as it does about breaking out of our shells to explore how the other half is. Unlike the Country Mouse City Mouse story, which has everyone comfy back where they started from, this book honors the other side as often better than our own sheltered existence, which is infinitely more empowering. Black Cat has never known the night, White Cat has never seen day. Black and White meet, Black shows White what day is, White Black Cat, White Cat by Silvia Borando has as much to say about race relations as it does about breaking out of our shells to explore how the other half is. Unlike the Country Mouse City Mouse story, which has everyone comfy back where they started from, this book honors the other side as often better than our own sheltered existence, which is infinitely more empowering. Black Cat has never known the night, White Cat has never seen day. Black and White meet, Black shows White what day is, White shows Black the night, until both are equally comfy in both worlds. A truly loving kid's book where cool cats (AKA people) can find out that we all belong, and you don't need Michael Jackson to feel belonging regardless if you're black or white. All cats of color belong in the same cat house, which makes up our universe. Those who are in denial.... are just bad dogs.
Four stars
Black and White, let's Cat Together! ...more
Four stars
Black and White, let's Cat Together! ...more
Black Cat only goes out during the day while White Cat only goes out during the night, and the two meet when they want to discover the opposite time of day.
This picture book depicts a friendship between two different characters and features opposites (black and white, night and day). It encourages young readers to be curious and explore as well as to be open to interacting with people from different cultures.
Instead of the classic moral that everyone is more the same than different, the story s
Black Cat only goes out during the day while White Cat only goes out during the night, and the two meet when they want to discover the opposite time of day.This picture book depicts a friendship between two different characters and features opposites (black and white, night and day). It encourages young readers to be curious and explore as well as to be open to interacting with people from different cultures.
Instead of the classic moral that everyone is more the same than different, the story shows two different characters engaging in mutual experiences. It ends with a twist/joke, asking the reader (view spoiler)[what color s/he thinks Black Cat's and White Cat's kittens are. Rather than black and white or gray, the kittens are orange. The answer is actually foreshadowed in the title's comma. (hide spoiler)]
The illustrations provide black and white visual stimulation, which aids in small children's brain develop.
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A concept board book with an actually story line – yay! This Italian import told with simple black and white art tells the tale of two cats. Black cat, on a white background, only goes out in the day. White cat, on a black background, only goes out at night. They each set out to see the part of the day that is unknown to them, only to meet – presumably at dawn or dusk! They decide to show each other the wonders of their preferred time. They become friends and have kittens, which are [spoiler al A concept board book with an actually story line – yay! This Italian import told with simple black and white art tells the tale of two cats. Black cat, on a white background, only goes out in the day. White cat, on a black background, only goes out at night. They each set out to see the part of the day that is unknown to them, only to meet – presumably at dawn or dusk! They decide to show each other the wonders of their preferred time. They become friends and have kittens, which are [spoiler alert!] orange, providing the only other color in the story. It's a sweet tale, no drama, but providing flora and fauna in silhouette for little listeners to point out, and a satisfying ending. And it's actually long enough to use for story time. ...more
Dec 07, 2017 Lara rated it really liked it
Simple story about a black and a white cat who each live in their own world (day and night, respectively), but meet when they become curious about what else is out there. The charm is in the simple story telling and the black and white illustrations. I loved the balance between the pictures.
Used this with a storytime on day/night (would also be good for storytime on cats, pets, animals, etc.). Paused at the end to have the kids guess how the kittens looked - no one guessed the right color, and m Simple story about a black and a white cat who each live in their own world (day and night, respectively), but meet when they become curious about what else is out there. The charm is in the simple story telling and the black and white illustrations. I loved the balance between the pictures.
Used this with a storytime on day/night (would also be good for storytime on cats, pets, animals, etc.). Paused at the end to have the kids guess how the kittens looked - no one guessed the right color, and many giggles at the surprising kittens :) ...more
Used this with a storytime on day/night (would also be good for storytime on cats, pets, animals, etc.). Paused at the end to have the kids guess how the kittens looked - no one guessed the right color, and m Simple story about a black and a white cat who each live in their own world (day and night, respectively), but meet when they become curious about what else is out there. The charm is in the simple story telling and the black and white illustrations. I loved the balance between the pictures.
Used this with a storytime on day/night (would also be good for storytime on cats, pets, animals, etc.). Paused at the end to have the kids guess how the kittens looked - no one guessed the right color, and many giggles at the surprising kittens :) ...more
Feb 27, 2019 Melanie H. rated it it was amazing
Black Cat only ventures out during the day and White Cat only ventures out during the night. Each cat is curious about the part of the day they don't visit. When the cats meet in the middle when visiting the opposite time of day they decide to introduce each other to their favorite things. They become such great friends that they have kittens together. Guess what color? Black Cat only ventures out during the day and White Cat only ventures out during the night. Each cat is curious about the part of the day they don't visit. When the cats meet in the middle when visiting the opposite time of day they decide to introduce each other to their favorite things. They become such great friends that they have kittens together. Guess what color? ...more
Jul 23, 2019 Amanda rated it liked it
Ok someone tell me how cat genetics work because I'm pretty sure this book got them horribly wrong.
Oz guessed that the kittens would be purple...better guess than what they actually ended up being ;). Did not expect to encounter kitties who love each other very much actually happening in a book for 4 year olds. No biggie.
Ok someone tell me how cat genetics work because I'm pretty sure this book got them horribly wrong.Oz guessed that the kittens would be purple...better guess than what they actually ended up being ;). Did not expect to encounter kitties who love each other very much actually happening in a book for 4 year olds. No biggie.
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Black cat only knows the day time, white cat only knows night. Two kitty worlds collide when they meet and show each other the joys of their respective time of day!
With clever contrasting illustrations, this book is wonderful to read to babies and young children alike!
**See if you can find the secret surprise foreshadowed in the title's tiny punctuation mark! ** Black cat only knows the day time, white cat only knows night. Two kitty worlds collide when they meet and show each other the joys of their respective time of day!
With clever contrasting illustrations, this book is wonderful to read to babies and young children alike!
**See if you can find the secret surprise foreshadowed in the title's tiny punctuation mark! ** ...more
With clever contrasting illustrations, this book is wonderful to read to babies and young children alike!
**See if you can find the secret surprise foreshadowed in the title's tiny punctuation mark! ** Black cat only knows the day time, white cat only knows night. Two kitty worlds collide when they meet and show each other the joys of their respective time of day!
With clever contrasting illustrations, this book is wonderful to read to babies and young children alike!
**See if you can find the secret surprise foreshadowed in the title's tiny punctuation mark! ** ...more
These two cats decide to switch from their usual lives to see new things. The black cat used to go out only during the day now will go out under the stars. While the white cat who usually stays in during the day will see the sunlight and discovery what its like during the day. This is a postmodern book as well.
Dec 03, 2021 Kendal rated it really liked it
This postmodern book features an engaging story told with all black and white illustrations featuring two cats and lots of juxtaposition. With a twist ending I think this story would be simple and engaging for young readers. I like how they meet the orange cat at the end adding a surprise pop of color at the end.
Two cats, one black and one white, have each never seen the night or day. When tehy set out on sperate adventures to see the part of the day they have not seen will they find something else instead? cute. length is preschool and up
Oct 18, 2018 Fiore rated it it was amazing
Such a charming book of cats from different worlds showing each other the appeal of what they know. Plus it got me to laugh aloud which is grounds for adding at least another star for anything I've read. Such a charming book of cats from different worlds showing each other the appeal of what they know. Plus it got me to laugh aloud which is grounds for adding at least another star for anything I've read. ...more
Bravery-Friendship. Black Cat has never seen the night. He only goes out during the day. White Cat has never seen the day. She likes to watch the twinkly stars at night. Can they show each other the wonders of what they know? Special surprise ending.
May 26, 2021 Mary rated it liked it
A black cat who is only awake during the day meets a white cat who is only awake at night. They meet and becomes friends and introduce each other to what they have missed while asleep. A sweet picture book with lovely black and white illustrations and a colorful surprise at the end.
Silvia Borando works as a visual designer for Studio Tiwi, where she loves to explore her great passion for color. She also heads up minibombo, a children's publishing house based in Italy that brings together a love of stories, illustration, and interactivity to create innovative graphic picture books. She lives in Italy.
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