Two very different cats: Winston, a free-spirited explorer, and The Indoor Cat, lover of leisure. They form a friendship and show each other how different their lives could be. Can The Indoor Cat be enticed by outdoor adventure? Will Winston be tempted by a life of indoor luxury?
Leila Rudge is the talented, award-winning author-illustrator of Ted, her first picture book as both author and illustrator, A Perfect Place for Ted, and CBCA Honour Book Gary. Winston and the Indoor Cat follows in this tradition.
Covering themes of belonging, Winston and the Indoor Cat demonstrates how to stay true to your own likes and dislikes while making a new friend – even if you don’t share the same interests. It’s the perfect read-aloud for readers aged 3+.
Rudge’s trademark soft and whimsical artwork accompanies the story with a gentle sense of humour. Through distinct indoor and outdoor settings that complement each cat respectively, we see the duo learn more about each other – and themselves – discovering their distinct personalities and where their comfort zones lie.
Winston and the Indoor Cat is a story about seeing what life is like on the other side of the window. As an owner of an indoor/outdoor cat, who enjoys the best of both worlds, I could understand both Winston and The Indoor Cat’s lifestyle choices. Ultimately, you can belong to different places and people while staying true to who you are.
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