The Cat Man of Aleppo
By Irene Latham (Author), Karim Shamsi-Basha (Author), Yuko Shimizu (Illustrator)
War-torn Aleppo is given hope from Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel’s humanitarian efforts to care for the deserted cats in the city.
- Fiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2021 (Honor Title)
- Age: Younger
- Format: Book
- ISBN: 9781984813787
Notes
From the 2021 Caldecott press release: War-torn Aleppo is given hope from Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel’s humanitarian efforts to care for the deserted cats in the city. Shimizu’s digitally colored black ink images build a powerful sense of place with thoughtful details and varied perspectives, leading us from scenes of desolation to ones of joy and optimism.
