Alycat and the Sunday Scaries (Review & Giveaway)

Welcome to Book Zone’s stop on the tour for Alycat and the Sunday Scaries hosted by The Children’s Book Review and sponsored by Alysson Foti Bourque. Learn more about the book and my thoughts below:

Alycat and the Sunday Scaries by Alysson Foti Bourque
Series: Alycat #7
Published by Pelican Publishing on March 18, 2024
ISBN: 9781455627790
Genres: Children's Cat Books, Picture Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Source: TCBR
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Publisher’s Book Summary: It’s Sunday, the day before the school week begins, and Alycat is nervous. She just knows that Monday is going to be the Mondayest Monday ever! On the playground, Alycat realizes she isn’t the only one suffering from the Sunday Scaries. It’s hard to ride a bike. What if Kit falls? The treehouse is so high. Will Spotty make it safely back down? The kittens band together to overcome their fears, but can they turn the Sunday Scaries into a Sunday Funday? The themes of the books in the Alycat Series all reflect a reliance on friendships, imagination, and creativity toward problem-solving.

Fans of Alycat and her friends will enjoy spotting references to the kittens’ daily adventures within these pages. Tips for a successful lemonade stand are included!

MY THOUGHTS

Alycat and the Sunday Scaries is a heartwarming book about addressing fears with the help of friends. It is the second book I have read and reviewed by Alysson Foti Bourque, the first being Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday.

Alycat is afraid of Monday and all the woes it will bring, thankfully her mom is not about to hear that and diverts her attention to something positive–time outside with her friends. During that time several fears come to light and all the friends dive in to help solve each problem.

What I Liked

• The close friendships displayed, there was no kitten left behind.
• Counting backwards used as a technique to refocus the mind.
• The collaborative spirit of the book

What Gave Me Pause

• Not a thing!

My Key Takeaway

• A fear unmentioned is a fear that will be left unaddressed. God has placed us all here on this earth to love and help one another. He uses us as His arms, feet, hands, ears, eyes, mouth and heart so that we can really experience his love.

My Recommendation

• This book is good for everyone, especially classrooms. It is written by a former teacher who knows about social and emotional growth issues.

Disclosure

• I received a complimentary copy of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries from the author via The Children’s Book Review. This review was written voluntarily.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alysson Bourque began her career as a teacher after graduating from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Elementary Education and went on to earn a law degree from Southern University Law Center in 2007.

After practicing law for nearly eight years, it was time to trade in writing trial briefs for writing children’s books and collaborating with non-profits to support philanthropic initiatives such as Foster the Love with First Lady Donna Edwards, Lafayette Walk to Defeat ALS, The Family Tree, Operation Shower, Wild Cat Foundation, and Hayley’s Bracelet fundraiser to benefit Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Her series has won over 23 awards and has received glowing reviews.

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