A Very Fuddles Christmas

by Frans Vischer

Fuddles—the fat, pampered cat—weathers a wintry wonderland in this holiday story of merry misadventures!

The way Fuddles, the overly indulged feline, sees the world, it’s better to receive than give! And what better gift for Fuddles than Christmas? One winter day, he wakes up to the smells and sights of the a juicy turkey dinner, sweet gingerbread, and a tree decorated with shiny, glittering toys—all for him! But when Fuddles tries to climb the tree, his family chases him away. He runs outside to escape, smack into cold and ice and snow! Will Fuddles ever make it back home in time to celebrate the merriest time of the year?

Genres: Picture Books, Christmas, Cats, Holiday, Childrens, Storytime, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2013

About the author

I am an animator at the Walt Disney studio, and the author/illustrator of Fuddles and Jimmy Dabble.
Please see my Fuddles book trailer at
http://www.youtube.co/watch?v=wHnvlYo..."

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I got this when it was offered for free.

Have a cat? Ever had a Christmas Tree at the same time? Read this.

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute Christmas read for cat loving children.

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was a hoot! and the illustrations were hilarious, especially the picture of Fuddles with cucumbers over his eyes. This book just begs to be animated!

[AnnieM · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anyone with pets has lived this book. Perfect for the holidays.

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fuddles the Cat is a very spoiled cat. He gets gourmet meals served in bed, has a soft cushy pillow. One day his nose draws him into the family dining room where the largest and grandest meal he has ever seen is laid out. As he goes for the food, which he is convinced is for him, he is firmly told NO! and runs away. In the living room he finds goodies such as presents, gingerbread houses and, best of all, a Christmas TREE , meant just for him to climb. As he gets to the top the tree begins to tip and he is yelled at, yet again. He runs in fear only to find himself left outside and none of his yowling and scratching is getting his families attention. He wanders around the backyard, trying to find his way to the back door and is assaulted by squirrels! He bravely takes them on and falls through the chimney in the process.

His family has wondered where he's been and give him a warm bath and a home cooked meal. Life's not so bad now.

[Mia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who doesn't love Fuddles?! This book was so enjoyable! The language was short and fun, the illustrations were unique, and the plot had several chuckle-worthy moments. I will definitely be looking for more Fuddles books in the future and seeing how I can incorporate them into storytimes. Highly recommend for animal lovers of all ages!

[Drew Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fat, pampered Fuddles is bewildered by the new and festive changes around the house, but even more by the white stuff all over the ground outside.

It kind of distresses me how spoiled Fuddles is, but this is another fun story with a lot of Christmas cheer, and the art is as charming as in the original.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fuddles, a fat, pampered cat has plans on how he was going to spend Christmas Day, but his plans were thwarted by unexpected incidents, and Fuddles found himself outside of his nice, cozy, warm house. Was this how Fuddles was to spend Christmas?

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay.

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of a fun, silly book. Fun to see the world from a cat’s perspective.

[Clare · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very pampered cat assumes that all the Christmas decorations and food are for him which leads to mischief and trouble.

[Thomas Bell · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was cute, but it wasn't much more than that.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

We had the pleasure of reading an adorable new Christmas picture book last week. A Very Fuddles Christmas is written and illustrated by Frans Vischer. It's a story of a fat, pampered cat named Fuddles who has quite an adventure at Christmastime. He climbs a tree, braves the snow outside and even falls down the chimney! But in the end, he returns to his pampered lifestyle.

This was a charming story. My mother and my daughter read it first, alternating pages. M, who is 6 1/2, said she loved the funny cat. My mom loved the illustrations ~ Fuddles' face is so very expressive. Both of my kids thought the best part of the book was when Fuddles went down the chimney! I loved that this story brought back memories of the cats I had as pets when I was a child. The silly things that Fuddles does are the very things that most cats do when the Christmas decorations and snow take over their world. Anyone who has ever owned a cat will be able to relate to this story!

I'm happy to have found another holiday book that I'm sure we will be sharing every year for the foreseeable future. Fuddles made all of us laugh and got us into the Christmas spirit. I highly recommend it for kids ~ and cat lovers ~ of all ages!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish it had focused more on Christmas stuff but I still liked it.

[Lesley Dahlseng · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simply perfect beginning . . . "Fuddles was a fat, pampered cat." Then prepare to experience Christmas through the eyes of this spoiled feline. Every cat owner will find themselves shaking their heads and laughing, as it seems a bit of mischief is in every kitty. Holiday delicacies, wrapped boxes perfect for scratching and chewing and, of course, the tree. Surely every cat looks and thinks - it's for ME! For the first time, this spoiled Fuddles hears the word "no" . . . so much so that he finds himself outside in the very cold snow. How will this pampered cat brave these new elements? And how will he find his way back inside? Not to fear, our adorable kitty finds his way back inside the same way Santa would, though not quite as gracefully. He is soon back to being just as spoiled, with some added Christmas pampering.

The combination of Frans Vischer's text and illustrations was fantastic, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere chocked full of humor. My seven-year-old read it three times in a row!

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will admit, I love this (and the other Fuddles books) partially because Fuddles reminds me so much of one of my own cats (also a fat and spoiled tuxedo, now at the rainbow bridge).

That being said, he's still adorable. Very spoiled and pampered (or as a cat would say, only what he deserves) and now facing Christmas, with all its wonderful smells and shiny toys which MUST be for him! Not a story with a Christmas message or lesson or anything. Just a fun little tale about a cat during Christmastime. It makes for a very fun storytime read though. Lots of sound effects as Fuddles explores and gets into mischief, along silly illustrations make for an entertaining read for the kids. I've pulled it out for a couple holiday storytimes now. And will probably continue to do so!

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one doesn't quite have the appeal of the first Fuddles book, but it's still cute with its clumsy, Disney-esque star.

Veg*n parents note: Fuddles's family has a Christmas dinner spread on their table which includes a large cooked turkey. Fuddles himself eats numerous human-style meat dishes and at the end sits down to a dinner that features a whole cooked chicken.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not a cat-lover, but even I was charmed by the goofy Fuddles. After wreaking havoc on Christmas festivities indoor, Fuddles finds himself stranded outside in the snow. He finally makes it back indoors after making a spectacular - and apropros - entrance. The illustrations are humorous, especially the ones portraying Fuddles as a "pampered, fat cat."

[SerenaBeReading · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really cute story about a fat pampered cat that runs out of the house and has to find his way back in on Christmas. He reminds me of my cats thinking everything is for him. The illustrations were great, I love the first page of the story where Fuddles is laying down with cucumbers over his eyes and cake, cookies and hamburgers on the table beside him. He is a very spoiled cat. :)

[Amy Hesterman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Any indoor cat could certainly identify with Fuddles' lifestyle. Spoiled by his family, he is bored with life and gets into mischief time and time again. Seemingly now stuck outside in the snow, Fuddles comes up with a creative idea on how to get back in the house...thanks to two antagonistic squirrels. Cute Christmas book for Pre-K and Kindergarteners.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whether you are a lover of cats, Christmas or both, A Very Fuddles Christmas written and illustrated by Frans Vischer is a title you will want to add to your shelves. This book delivers the best gift of all, laughter.

My full review: http://librariansquest.blogspot.com/2...

[Cemeread · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story of a pampered cat getting into Christmas trouble (If you have a cat imagine everything they get into a Christmas!), a first experience with snow, squirrels and more pampering of course. Fuddles is a cute, slightly cartoonish cat. The pictures are priceless- all the same things my own cat would do at Christmas because of course, it was all for her.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute cat! I think toddlers will be able to empathize with him and how Christmas brings out so many tantalizing but forbidden new objects that beg to be explored (bauble-hung Christmas tree, etc.) I did bad and concerned for him at one part, and wondered how his doting owners could be so ignorant, but it turned out okay in the end.

[Heidi-Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this with the intention for Movement storytime. It worked, though the very young toddlers seemed either lost or still don't know how to make more facial reactions. :-) They sat still through it, so that's always a good sign for me! I liked the illustrations. Enjoyed seeing the cat's adventures. Might be nice to try in a preschool storytime.

[Rosalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

To be very honest, I am not a cat person at all... but this book about Fuddles who experiences Christmas coming to his owner's house is one for both dog and cat lovers alike to read! The illustrations and story are charming!

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twas the holiday season of treasures and treats. but Fuddles the cat only wanted to eat....and open his presents, then sit down and play but that's not what happened on one Christmas day"--From publisherʹs description.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a cat lover, this holiday story unfortunately raises concerns about my first Christmas with several new kittens in the house! The illustrations are adorable and the story line is one all cat lovers will be familiar with. I highly recommend this cute book to animal lovers of all ages.

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Oh those pampered cats. They rule the roost. Fuddles does too. He gets whatever he wants and then some. Fuddles is surprised when Christmas shows up with goodies and presents. He is all set to enjoy himself to the fullest but he finds it is kind of tough when he gets stuck outside in the snow.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute cat. The first page shows how pampered this cat is. Fuddles in lounging on a sofa in front of the fireplace with cucumbers on his eyes and a burger, shake and piece of cake next to him. As all pets seem to do, Fuddles gets into everything. Children will enjoy this cat.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this out loud to my 3 year old granddaughter and she giggled and laughed out loud all the way through it. Fuddles is a very spoiled cat and gets into all kinds of mischief during Christmas. A fun Christmas story.