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Here Comes the Easter Cat

by Deborah Underwood

Illustrator: Claudia Rueda

Ages: 6+

Published: 2014

Publisher: Dial BFYR/Penguin

ISBN: 978-0-8037-3939-0

Keywords: Easter, Holidays

Cat tries to replace the Easter Bunny but discovers its a hard job with no time for naps. Cat's feelings are evident in the simple ink-and-color pencil illustrations.