There are several surprises in this book. The first is the paper it's printed on - it has the weight and texture of cloth, which makes turning the pages a luxurious experience.
The real surprise is in the plot, though. Using soft, muted colors and a simple illustration style, the story provides glimpses of everyday life for a grey cat and her owner. Time passes quickly. The couple leaves to go to the hospital for the birth of their first child, the cat ventures outside, and when they return home, the cat is gone. Shortly thereafter, the cat returns with two kittens! The final pages show the lady, her baby, the cat and her two kittens, all in the living room together.
La Surprise [The Surprise] by Janik Coat. France: MeMo, 2010. [9782352890904]
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