Welcome my stop on the Cattitude virtual book tour. This post is sponsored by The Children’s Book Review. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view.
Cattitude by Bianca Schulze
Published by Clever Publishing on March 12, 2024
Genres: Children's Cat Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Source: the Author
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Cleo is a cat with an attitude —and she’s not afraid to show it! This quirky, humorous story follows the young narrator as they recount Cleo’s everyday activities. Whenever friends come over, Cleo leaves the room without saying hello. She likes to dig on the furniture , which earns her a scolding from Mom, and she loves to sit in Dad’s favorite chair in the living room. When the family is watching a movie, Cleo manages to step on the remote and change the channel by accident, and when she goes outside, Cleo loves to feel the sunshine on her fur…before she chases the birds and mice . And through it all, the narrator loves Cleo exactly the way she is.
My Thoughts
This is the first book I have read by the dynamic duo Bianca Schulze and Samara Hardy, and it was a delight! The pictures are adorable. The bold font used in certain places helped me understand who Cleo is and how much the narrator loves her.
I am not a cat person, however, I have a special place in my heart for the troublemakers of this world. Cleo also reminds me of my sister’s cat, Sonia. If a stranger visited, you would not know she owned a cat. Sonia disappeared until all the strangers left.
My bestie, Sue, has two cats that sleep with her. She says the kneading and purring as they get ready to sleep soothes her.
What I loved about this book was the humorous tone and perfect depiction of haughtiness or mischief detailed in the drawing of Cleo. The words and illustrations gelled.
The overall message I received is that love isn’t real love unless it loves past our foibles.
One of my favorite scriptures,
Bianca and Samara did an admirable job of getting this message across. I would have loved it if the narrator had a name. He didn’t, so I gave him one…lol–Jimmy.
Seriously though, you and your child will enjoy reading Cattitude together.
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About the Author: Bianca Schulze is the founder and editor of The Children’s Books Review – a resource devoted to children’s literature and literacy. Bianca is also the author of the popular Don’t Wake the Dragon series (translated into 14 languages) and the bestselling 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (an Amazon “Book of the Month”). She is a reader, reviewer, mother, and children’s book lover.
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Bianca now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.
For more information, visit biancaschulze.com
Connect with the author, here:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biancaschulzewriter/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancaschulzewriter/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/book_mommy
About the Illustrator: Samara Hardy is the illustrator of Don’t Wake the Dragon, Who Loves the Dragon?, and Just Be Yourself, Dragon! An experienced illustrator and designer, she has created artwork for clients across the globe for greetings cards, stationery, homewares, children’s books, and much more. She lives in Surrey, England.
For more information, visit samarahardy.com
Giveaway: Enter for a chance to win a 4-book set of the Dragon series autographed by Bianca Schulze and a $50 Bookshop.org gift card!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
– An autographed 4-Book Set of the Dragon series, including: Don’t Wake the Dragon, signed by Bianca Schulze, Just Be Yourself, Dragon, signed by Bianca Schulze, Who Loves the Dragon?, signed by Bianca Schulze and Tell the Truth, Dragon, signed by Bianca Schulze.
– A $50 Bookshop.org gift card
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