Cole, Henry. Spot, the Cat. illus. by Henry Cole. 32p. ebook available. S. & S./Little Simon. Mar. 2016. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781481442251. 

PreS-Gr 2–While a young boy is reading a book, his small black-and-white cat, appropriately named Spot, jumps through the window after a bird and sets off on an urban adventure. Each spread of this wordless seek and find–style tale shows the fearless feline wandering further away from its home, venturing down the street to a river embankment, through a park, into an outdoor market, and past a museum, all while its despondent owner looks for it. Finally, as the boy gives up and returns home, the cat comes back as well and the two are happily reunited. Cole’s black-and-white illustrations, laid out in mostly spreads and vignettes, overflow with delightful details (such as numerous other cats and dogs), which enrich the story but make finding the tiny spotted protagonist incredibly challenging. VERDICT Sharp-eyed readers will enjoy looking for the little cat and undoubtedly root for its safe return home.–Yelena Alekseyeva-Popova, formerly at Chappaqua Library, NY