lorathelibrarian's review against another edition
2.0
This was a cute little illustrated novel that brings the picture book character of Bad Kitty into chapter books. There are many many illustrations and the story alternates with fun facts about cats.
I didn't particularly enjoy the book, but I can see children picking it up and loving everything about it. It's a great early chapter book, a good book for reluctant readers, it's funny, and it has illustrations (which really is all the rage in chapter books at the moment).
I didn't particularly enjoy the book, but I can see children picking it up and loving everything about it. It's a great early chapter book, a good book for reluctant readers, it's funny, and it has illustrations (which really is all the rage in chapter books at the moment).
sandraagee's review against another edition
2.0
I'm kind of amused by the picture book [b:Bad Kitty|690955|Bad Kitty|Nick Bruel|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177275747s/690955.jpg|682105], so I thought I'd give this chapter book featuring this same kitty a try, curious about how well it would translate from one format to another. This chapter book is very dependant on its illustrations so in a lot of ways it reads like a black-and-white picture book. Unfortunately, the story just doesn't work for me. The facts about cats interspersed throughout the book are interesting and Bad Kitty's breakdown at the end and eventual reuniting with his mother are fun enough, but otherwise the story is tedious and tries just a little too hard. Newly independent readers (especially those who have seen and enjoyed the picture book) might be less discerning, but this isn't anywhere on my "To Recommend" list.
atlantic_reader_wannabe's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a really enjoyable book for people who like cats. It's also a good book to give to younger readers to help them build their confidence in reading and for older folks who don't really want to spend a lot of time reading longer, more complex novels. I'd even go so far as to say this is a good book for people who aren't native English speakers to use when working on their English language skills, to help them with practicing their English based literacy.
nbrickman's review against another edition
5.0
I discovered Bad Kitty when my coworker found a picture book about him. Today a student brought us this book to read and it is HILARIOUS. My favorite part was Chatty Kitty who never stops "talking" and the writer provides a translation for all of her MEOWS! Wonderful for kids and cat lovers of all ages!
graceroseannhampton's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
limabean74's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great story with wonderful facts about cats. Very funny! My 5 year old daughter has never sat that long listening to me read a book. She loved it :) story was cute and illustrations are adorable. Fun book to read with your kids.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed reading this book. It's a very quick and easy read, but quite funny and adorable.
This is the first Bad Kitty book I have read after the [book:Bad Kitty|690955] picture book, which I also enjoyed. While this book does have chapter headings, there is not very much text and it mostly relies on the pictures. This is not inherently bad, but I think it is good to know going into it. It reads more like a picture book or graphic novel, rather than a chapter book.
I did like that there were little educational things thrown in like why cats can't eat chocolate, why cats scratch things, and different breeds of cats. It's a great way for young readers to learn about cats in a fun and humorous way.
Great book for cat lovers. This is a fun read that we cat people can really relate to.
This is the first Bad Kitty book I have read after the [book:Bad Kitty|690955] picture book, which I also enjoyed. While this book does have chapter headings, there is not very much text and it mostly relies on the pictures. This is not inherently bad, but I think it is good to know going into it. It reads more like a picture book or graphic novel, rather than a chapter book.
I did like that there were little educational things thrown in like why cats can't eat chocolate, why cats scratch things, and different breeds of cats. It's a great way for young readers to learn about cats in a fun and humorous way.
Great book for cat lovers. This is a fun read that we cat people can really relate to.