rwims's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
emtobiasz's review
3.0
Cute first chapter book for the library. Kids will love the mischief and the invisible cat. Definitely a read aloud or read-with-an-adult book because of the vocabulary (rhymes mean odd words are often introduced) and the British phrases.
bethkemp's review
5.0
This little rhyming book is a delight. Sure to hold the attention of pre-schoolers with its fantastic line, gentle humour and quirky illustrations, it would also be a good choice for early readers, who would be supported by the rhyme and illustrations.
Here are my initial thoughts on finishing:
Loved this delightful story, told entirely in rhyme, which is a hilarious and well-told tale in the tradition of stories where younger kids can vicariously enjoy the characters' naughtiness. The story is complemented perfectly by Ella Okstad's lovely illustrations. Strongly recommended for older picture book fans and kids who are just starting to read for themselves.
There is now a second book in this series, focused on a supermarket sweep and a third book is out soon, featuring Mad Nana Dot. I would definitely recommend these as they will appeal to a wide range of children in terms of interests (naughtiness, pets, imaginary friends) and reading ability, as it works very well as a read aloud but feels like a 'big' book as it is in chapters and is longer than a picture book.
Here are my initial thoughts on finishing:
Loved this delightful story, told entirely in rhyme, which is a hilarious and well-told tale in the tradition of stories where younger kids can vicariously enjoy the characters' naughtiness. The story is complemented perfectly by Ella Okstad's lovely illustrations. Strongly recommended for older picture book fans and kids who are just starting to read for themselves.
There is now a second book in this series, focused on a supermarket sweep and a third book is out soon, featuring Mad Nana Dot. I would definitely recommend these as they will appeal to a wide range of children in terms of interests (naughtiness, pets, imaginary friends) and reading ability, as it works very well as a read aloud but feels like a 'big' book as it is in chapters and is longer than a picture book.
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