Was It a Cat I Saw?

March 12, 2024 | Amicus Ink | Illustrated by Emma Lidia Squillari

Promo: Preorder for stickers and a signed bookplate! (while supplies last)

“Budding palindrome enthusiasts will want to put this on their radar.” —Kirkus Reviews

Hannah loves palindromes. She even speaks in them! When Otto the cat runs away, Hannah and his owner go on a wordplay-filled quest to find him. But they, too, become lost. To get everyone home, Hannah will need a forward-and-backward-thinking solution. One thing’s for certain: She’s found a new friend—and if she ever asks his name, she’ll see just how well matched they are.

Written by debut picture book author Laura Bontje and illustrated by Emma Lidia Squillari, Was It a Cat I Saw? will delight readers who like their language silly and their friendships sincere.

AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW!

I encourage you to support your local independent bookstore! Some of my favorites are Owl’s Nest Books (Calgary, Alberta), The Village Bookshop (Bayfield, Ontario), Fanfare Books (Stratford, Ontario), Bookmarks the Spot (Mount Brydges, Ontario), and Eagle Harbor Book Co. (Bainbridge, Washington).

Here are some additional places to preorder:

Indigo | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop.org | Amazon Canada | Amazon US

When the Air Sang

2025 | Annick Press | Illustrated by Sarah Whang

The sketches for When the Air Sang are absolutely gorgeous, and I can’t wait to share them! But this lyrical story is all about the beauty of waiting, and you’ll have to wait too!

In the meantime, check out the beautiful images in illustrator Sarah Whang’s portfolio.