How to Be a Good Cat

PreS-Gr 2—Bobo is a good dog. He likes to be helpful, so he eagerly volunteers to watch Mr. Hiccup's kitten. Bonkers is awfully cute, but he is also extremely naughty. He doesn't fetch or obey any commands, and seems interested only in destroying the house. Bobo needs professional help. To know a cat is to master a cat, and to understand Bonkers, he must learn what a cat is good at, like being sneaky or being stretchy. Once he learns that, he and Bonkers reach a mutual understanding and become fast friends. Simple, fresh, and funny, this humorous picture book is a keeper. Page's illustrations are adorable, and the images of Bobo's attempts to mimic Bonkers are laugh-out-loud funny, particularly the one of Bonkers doing yoga. Appropriate for storytime or one-on-one sharing, this book shines.—C. J. Connor, Campbell County Public Library, Cold Spring, KY