Young Cat, Old Cat

Name: Young Cat, Old Cat
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ISBN: 9780593694312

Jillian Tamaki, Jillian Tamaki

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Viking Books for Young Readers
20 October 2026

Animal stories (Children's&YA)

Caldecott Honoree Jillian Tamaki lovingly explores the bond between a cat and its owner, illustrated in embroidery.

Beautifully illustrated with embroidery and applique by Caldecott Honor-winning artist Jillian Tamaki, Young Cat, Old Cat honors the sacred bond formed between a person and their cat. A young girl charts her relationship with her cat from beginning to end-picking her cat up at the shelter; learning his favorite toys, treats, and quirks; celebrating the holidays; cuddling; and growing up together-until the cat starts to move slower and play less. Ultimately, she must say goodbye to her beloved friend and try to move forward, until the day she might be ready to experience the love of a cat once again.

Relatable to anyone who has ever experienced the joy of a pet, Young Cat, Old Cat is a love letter to the idiosyncrasies of cats and how having a furry friend changes one's life forever.

By: Jillian Tamaki
Illustrated by: Jillian Tamaki
Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 267mm, Width: 203mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9780593694312
ISBN 10: 0593694317
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 20 October 2026
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jillian Tamaki is a Canadian cartoonist and illustrator whose art has appeared in comics, picture books, and even storyboards for the popular TV show Adventure Time. She is a co-creator with her cousin, Mariko Tamaki, of the YA graphic novel This One Summer, which won a Caldecott Honor, a Printz Award, and a Governor General's Award, and Roaming, which won an Eisner Award. She currently lives in Toronto, Ontario. You can visit her online at JillianTamaki.com or follow her on Instagram @JillianTamaki.

Reviews for Young Cat, Old Cat

Praise for Young Cat, Old Cat: ★ “A Caldecott Honor winner charts the full arc of a cat’s life—and its owner’s love—in one of the most visually inventive picture books in recent memory. . . Extraordinary in craft and tender in feeling.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review