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The Invisible Cat!

by Pip JONES

9780571302505. ea vol: illus. by Ella Okstad. 80p. (Squishy McFluff). Faber & Faber. Apr. 2017. pap. $8.95.

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K-Gr 2—These charming British imports introduce children to Ava and her invisible cat, the adorable Squishy McFluff. The first book tells the story of Ava playing outside and "finding" the cat in the vegetable garden. The two play happily together, and Ava brings Squishy home and introduces him to her mother. Mummy plays along at first, pretending to see the cat, until Squishy's antics get out of control. Mummy tries to get rid of Squishy but to no avail. Eventually, Ava assures her mother that Squishy will learn to behave, and Mummy agrees to let him stay. In the second book, Squishy's exploits continue, this time at the grocery story—to Mummy's great consternation. Children will giggle at Squishy's misadventures and want to read more.

VERDICT Rhyming text and simple, three-color illustrations make this a thumbs-up choice for early chapter readers.

Reviewed by Kathy Kirchoefer, Henderson County Public Library, NC , May 01, 2017

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