My Cat Does Ballet
Illustrations for My Cat Does Ballet, a picture book written by Robert Heidbreder and published by Atheneum Books (Simon & Schuster), released October 17, 2023. It’s a Junior Library Guild selection, and has had nice reviews from Kirkus and Booklist. You can find links to order it here!
Here are a few of my illustrations from the book:
Heidbreder’s simple text intersperses the names of various ballet moves, artfully demonstrated by the puss in question in rose-colored spotlights. Relying on a limited palette, Schu’s delightfully whimsical illustrations are cartoonish but realistic, a perfect match for the story.
A cute and funny celebration of feline friends and their quirks, this book is great for cat lovers and children who are interested in ballet. Schu’s illustrations depict a limited color palette and contrasting light and shadow, contributing to the theatrical feel of the book. Engaging illustrations coupled with short and humorous prose would make this a great read-aloud.
— School Library Journal
Using theatrical lighting in a limited palette of blues, oranges, and blacks, and with details etched with a strong graphic line, Schu sets the stage for a dramatic nighttime household performance.
— Booklist
