Pre-order Releases Mar 9, 2027
Won Ton: A Cat Tale Told in Haiku (Anniversary Edition)
by Lee Wardlaw · illustrated by Eugene Yelchin
$11.79 / copy at 25+ copies As low as $9.80 at 1,000+Your best volume price
About the book
Won Ton
★ “Perfect pussycat poetry.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “A celebration of the child-pet bond.” –Booklist, starred review
★ “Will steal the hearts of readers young and old.” –School Library Journal, starred review
● An ALSC Notable Children’s Book
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of this critically acclaimed, award-winning favorite—a shelter cat’s unforgettable journey to home, told in irresistible haiku
Marking its 15th anniversary, this award-winning and critically acclaimed picture-book classic returns to captivate a new generation of readers. Told through a sequence of witty, emotionally astute haiku, a shelter cat chronicles his journey from cautious observer to confident companion, capturing the universal longing to belong. A standout upon its original publication, Won Ton earned multiple honors and widespread critical praise, and remains a favorite for classroom read-alouds and poetry units. With humor, heart, and a distinctive voice, this timeless story—paired with expressive, elegant illustrations—offers a fresh and deeply engaging exploration of adoption, identity, and the quiet, transformative power of love.
The book, Won Ton: A Cat Tale Told in Haiku (Anniversary Edition) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781636552224 in Hardcover by Lee Wardlaw may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
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Details
- Publisher
- Red Comet Press
- Author
- Lee Wardlaw
- Illustrator
- Eugene Yelchin
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release date
- Mar 9, 2027
- ISBN-13
- 9781636552224
- ISBN-10
- 1636552226
- Pages
- 40
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Won Ton in bulk: pricing
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart. No codes, no account needed.
| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $11.79 | 41% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $11.19 | 44% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $10.59 | 47% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $10.19 | 49% off list |
| 1,000+ | $9.80 | 51% off list |
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