Author & Illustrator Profile
Sara Varon
2 Books
Sara Varon is a graphic novelist and illustrator who creates charming comic narratives featuring anthropomorphic animal characters. She is the creator of the wordless graphic novel Robot Dreams, as well as books like Bake Sale and Chicken and Cat. She also frequently collaborates with other writers, providing the illustrations for titles like Odd Duck and President Squid. Her distinctive, expressive art style focuses on themes of friendship, loneliness, and the quirky details of everyday life.
Books in "Chicken and Cat"
Cat has packed up and moved to the big bustling city to stay with best friend Chicken. The city is loud, busy, and full of incredible things to do. But after a little while, Cat starts to feel terribly homesick for the country. The grey sidewalks just cannot compare to green trees, bright flowers, and fresh air. Chicken takes Cat on all sorts of exciting adventures to cheer him up, but nothing seems to cure the blues. How can Chicken make this concrete jungle feel like a bright and happy home for a country cat? When Cat gets a wonderful idea to plant a blooming garden right in the middle of an empty city lot, everything begins to change. The neighborhood blossoms, and so does their sweet friendship. This beautifully simple story captures the challenges of moving somewhere new and the amazing things friends will do to make each other smile.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Chicken has just started a brand new housekeeping business, and who better to bring on as a partner than best friend Cat? It seems like a brilliant plan, but the reality is a little messier. No matter how hard Cat tries to help sweep and scrub, things just keep going wrong. Cat is sleepy, incredibly clumsy, and keeps making hilarious mistakes that leave Chicken frustrated and Cat feeling terribly sad. But when a sneaky mouse tries to rob a ladybug right on the street, Cat finally gets a chance to shine. Listening to natural feline instincts, Cat springs into action and bravely catches the thief, saving the day. The two friends quickly realize they just need to combine their unique talents. This charming story is a wonderful adventure about discovering what you are good at, working through tough moments, and starting fresh.
6-8 Years
50 Pages
