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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Kathleen Welton’s I Am That Cat Coloring Book, illustrated by Chau Pham, invites readers to see the world through the peaceful habits of a cat. Thirty black-and-white illustrations follow the feline from familiar domestic surroundings into imaginary landscapes, where her curiosity is constant. Accompanying the drawings are short passages that encourage readers to notice the present moment, with lined spaces for writing down whatever comes to mind. Welton takes inspiration from the way cats can be completely absorbed in whatever they are doing, using that example to introduce simple breathing exercises and moments of quiet contemplation. Readers are invited to give the pictures their own colors while considering the words beside them. The book offers a creative activity that can be picked up whenever a little time for oneself is welcome.
Kathleen Welton’s I Am That Cat Coloring Book is a delightful pairing of mindful writing and Chau Pham’s imaginative drawings. Welton’s gentle voice suits the feline’s peaceful manner, so the instructions feel connected to the artwork itself. I liked how thoughtfully the words relate to what the cat is doing. A cat watching Koi in a garden pond, for instance, accompanies an invitation to picture thoughts passing like fish through the water. The sleeping cat nestled beneath a flower-covered log is just as fitting for the “So Hum” breathing exercise, which encourages a feeling of belonging to the world around us. Pham’s fine patterns are a pleasure to color, and the writing spaces invite readers to put their thoughts on paper. I recommend this book to cat lovers who are ready to try something different—and then get right down to coloring and contemplation.
