Bobcat Prowling

“A visually arresting introduction to the species that makes its home throughout North America.” –School Library Journal

“In this story, Gianferrari shows how one such creature travels for many months to find its own territory. … Ibatoulline’s realistic watercolors depict unspoiled landscapes, which provide glimpses into the ways animals and humans can occupy the same spaces. Appended with facts about bobcats, a review of the cat’s predatory skills and diet, and suggestions for further reading and viewing.” –Horn Book Magazine

“A bobcat yearling is driven away from its home by its mother, now ready to start a new family. … Beautiful, realistic, watercolor illustrations reveal the resilience of native animals and show how humans and wildlife can exist in proximity. Back matter includes additional facts and suggestions for further reading and viewing.” OUTSTANDING —Association of Children’s Librarians, Northern CA

Bobcat Prowling wins 2023-2024 Red Clover Award:

Bobcat Prowling written by Maria Gianferrari and Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline wins the 2023-2024 Red Clover Book Award. The book was described by members of the award committee: “Yearling is the bobcat prowling in this story, embarking on the lifecycle task of leaving his mother to claim his own territory. The beautiful, realistic, and Vermont-like illustrations complement the lyrical text and provide additional visual details about Yearling’s daily habits and challenges, including specific competitors and prey. Just as we are learning to co-exist with apex predators in our local environments, the reader is never far from Yearling in the story, spotting tracks while waiting for the school bus, and camping in a backyard tent mere yards from Yearling’s eventual den.”