Nada Horvat: Mica Debeljuca
Illustrated by Pika Vončina
Every cat lover knows that there are at least as many cat quirks as there are cats themselves. These animals are incredibly diverse: some are fashionable and a bit conceited, others lazy, chubby, impulsive, or not very bright, some are friendly, while others are thoughtful, some are hunters, and some stage a real spectacle with a mouse … But they all share something in common – they cannot resist the timeless game with a mouse. Did Hunter Kitty, Waiting Kitty, and Modest Grey Kitty finally catch the Big Mouse? Enjoy the entertaining adventures of the residents of Catville.
In these humorous stories about cats, you will not only recognize your favourite domestic companions but also find aspects of your own personality reflected in the various cat characters. The wide range of virtues and flaws displayed in different life situations offers numerous topics for discussion.
NADA HORVAT is writer and translator. She has published many story collections, poems, children’s plays, and picture books. Nada Horvat is a master of onomatopoeia and word play and shehas won several national awards. Her style reveals an author who is skilled with words and who has extensive experience in dramatic forms. These elements make her stories interesting, witty, and fun to read.
PIKA VONČINA was born in Zagreb, where she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts. She has received numerous awards for her work, among them: Grigor Vitez Award 1999 and 2004; Sheep in a Box Award 2010; Award “Cyclops” 2013 …