That Bad, Bad Cat!

by Claire Masurel, True Kelley (Illustrator)

What a bad, bat cat! He tears the pillows, he eats the plants, and he even scratches the furniture. He just won't behave! But his family loves him anyway. The simple and repetitive text will provide new readers with a true sense of accomplishment when they finish this book all by themselves. The adorable and quirky illustrations bring this frisky, troublemaking feline to life.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2002

Reviews

[Kathryn Jaeger]

This book is part of the "All Aboard Reading, Station Stop 1" series. This story talks about a cat that does not make good choices and makes a mess. However when the cat goes missing his family is very worried about him. The familly is happy to get the cat back even though he is sometimes a bad cat. Students will recognize the bad things the cat does and know that the cat could make better choices.

[Christine Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Countdown to Kindergarten: Letter C. NC Digital Kids Library. Trouble making cat is missed by its family when it runs away.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reminds me somewhat of Walter the Farting Dog. He's a pain, but they love him anyway.

[Myrza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Masurel, C. (2002). That Bad, Bad Cat!. New York: Grosset & Dunlap.
The cat goes about his day being mischievous. His family constantly corrects him and tells him, “Bad, bad cat!”. No matter what he does his family loves him. The author brings out the importance of loving one another for who they are, even when mishaps occur. What nice illustrations and corresponding text.

[Lisa Greer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is perfect for a Kindergarten reader. My daughter knew most of the words, but learned a couple new ones, too. And she liked the story.

[Meadow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hazel can read most of the words in this book, which both of us love.

[Sarah Sammis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read to me twice by my daughter.

[Amy Mccarty]

***10/24/12D