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Bad Kitty Chapter Book #1
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath
Key Features Description In this second book about Bad Kitty, tips for bathing felines are interspersed with humorous incidents in the life of Bad Kitty. Bad Kitty is back and is forced to take a bath, in this hysterical new illustrated how-to for young readers. This time Kitty is at her worst in a riotous guide filled with bad smells, cautionary tales of horror and, hopefully, some soap. In this second book about Bad Kitty, tips for bathing felines are interspersed with humorous incidents in the life of Bad Kitty. Bad Kitty is back and is forced to take a bath, in this hysterical new illustrated how-to for young readers. This time Kitty is at her worst in a riotous guide filled with bad smells, cautionary tales of horror and, hopefully, some soap. Product Details Item #: NTS516213 9780545162135 Paperback Book 128 Comedy and Humor 2 - 4 Lexile® 650L Guided Reading GR Level P DRA 34 - 38 ACR 3.7 Key Features Item #: NTS516213 9780545162135 Paperback Book 128 Comedy and Humor 2 - 4 Lexile® 650L Guided Reading GR Level P DRA 34 - 38 ACR 3.7
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Nick Bruel
114 books401 followersNick Bruel is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of children's books including Bad Kitty, Bad Kitty Gets a Bath, Bad Kitty Meets the Baby, and Boing!, among others. Nick is a freelance illustrator and cartoonist, and during his down time, he collects PEZ dispensers and grows tomatoes in the backyard. He lives in Tarrytown, NY with his wife Carina and their lovely cat Esmerelda.
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December 29, 2008
This book is hilarious and great fun to boot. I was a fan of the previous Bad Kitty book and this one is just as good. This time we reunite with Bad Kitty in a chapter book that is pretty much a How-To book about cats, water, and (really!) how to give them baths (and why they might even need one). Short chapters, large cartoony illustrations, witty language ---what's not to like?
Here's what the author recommends you have in addition to the basics on Pages 38-39:
A suit of armor, a letter to your love ones (Dear Family, I am going to give kitty a bath. Do not cry for me. I have lived a long, happy life....), lots and lots of plasma, lots and lots of bandages, plane tickets and a map to your aunt Pauline's house where you can hid when this is over, a scratching post made to look like you that might (but probably won't) fool kitty, and an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running.
Enthusiastically recommended!
Here's what the author recommends you have in addition to the basics on Pages 38-39:
A suit of armor, a letter to your love ones (Dear Family, I am going to give kitty a bath. Do not cry for me. I have lived a long, happy life....), lots and lots of plasma, lots and lots of bandages, plane tickets and a map to your aunt Pauline's house where you can hid when this is over, a scratching post made to look like you that might (but probably won't) fool kitty, and an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running.
Enthusiastically recommended!
June 1, 2015
Sydney my 7 year old daughter read this one in one sitting. She liked the mix of reading with funny pictures. It made her think about bathing our cats and dog. She thinks you should read this one because reading is good and you can learn how to give a cat a bath!
June 6, 2009
Okay, I had to sing praises for the newest Bad Kitty book. To be honest, this one had me at the title, and it didn't disappoint. What I learned: Cats Hate Baths. The author makes sure that the reader knows this from the start. He even includes a quiz to test your knowledge. This over-the-top book includes all the steps to bathing kitty, including: finding kitty, getting kitty into the tub, bathing kitty, and the way kitty will get her revenge afterwards. (Be sure to check your sneakers before putting them on.)There's an epilogue about bathing puppy.
I was surprised to find that it was chapter book. I read that the author meant it as a crossover book to help kids make the transition from picture book to chapter book by using familiar characters. The illustrations are in black and while, but they are still as funny as ever. The longer format allows for even more bad kitty humor. Check out the list of supplies for bathing kitty. My favorite was the change of underwear (because stressful situations can cause accidents).The book includes some fascinating facts about cats, and a couple well-placed letters from the editor. Don't be fooled by the fact that it's a chapter book. You will end up reading the whole book in one sitting--laughing hysterically through the whole thing. My girls especially loved the fantasy dream sequence in the middle of the book. Check it out!
I was surprised to find that it was chapter book. I read that the author meant it as a crossover book to help kids make the transition from picture book to chapter book by using familiar characters. The illustrations are in black and while, but they are still as funny as ever. The longer format allows for even more bad kitty humor. Check out the list of supplies for bathing kitty. My favorite was the change of underwear (because stressful situations can cause accidents).The book includes some fascinating facts about cats, and a couple well-placed letters from the editor. Don't be fooled by the fact that it's a chapter book. You will end up reading the whole book in one sitting--laughing hysterically through the whole thing. My girls especially loved the fantasy dream sequence in the middle of the book. Check it out!
November 13, 2019
If you’re ever up early with a seven year old who is enjoying a sucker that was part of a bribe to get her to sleep all night in her bed, this is a PERFECT early morning read aloud. I’ve been prejudiced against these Bad Kitty books, even though they are popular with kids. But folks, this one was legitimately funny. Lots of illustrations which helps reluctant readers. We read it so that whenever I had to drink my coffee she took over reading, so we traded back and forth. We actually LOL’d. We will be reading the other Bad Kitty books soon.
May 15, 2016
I liked this book. In this story when kitty got really mad because she had to take a bath it reminded me of my old cat Phantom. I had never given him a bath before but my dad said he got really mad when he gave him one.
May 18, 2018
3.5/5
A funny book for young readers (maybe the 8-10 group). It’s essentially an instruction guide / book about how to give your cat a bath and how much cats hate baths.
A funny book for young readers (maybe the 8-10 group). It’s essentially an instruction guide / book about how to give your cat a bath and how much cats hate baths.
February 3, 2014
Booklist (October 15, 2008 (Vol. 105, No. 4))
Grades 3-5. This follow-up to Bad Kitty (2005) pairs Bruel’s witty asides and spastic, tongue-in-cheek commentaries with more high-energy cartoon illustrations. With hyperbolic humor, Bruel describes the dangerous process of cat bathing, from collecting the necessary tools (including cat shampoo and a “suit of armor” for humans), to finding and coaxing Kitty into the water, to dealing with your now-clean-though-very-unhappy animal. (One illustration suggests checking your sneakers for “something awful inside.”) Following all of the scratching and hissing and spitting, a brief epilogue depicts bathing Puppy, a ridiculously simple process that cleverly highlights the elaborateness of Kitty’s ritual. Packed into the chaos are fun facts, such as explanations for why cats hate water and the hows and whys of hairballs; a “glossary of common cat sounds”; a few strategically placed editor’s notes; and a not-so-serious glossary. Whether they prefer cats or dogs, young and reluctant readers will get plenty of laughs from this comic and informative chapter book.
Horn Book (Spring 2009)
After being chased through the garbage, it's time for Bad Kitty to get a bath. Short humorous chapters explain how cats normally bathe, why it's wrong for humans to bathe the same way, and the proper method for washing a cat. Sprinkled with facts--and plenty of funny warnings--the story also makes a good primer for young cat owners. Glos.
Kirkus Reviews starred (July 1, 2008)
Bad Kitty usually cleans herself. Sometimes, however, when Poor Puppy chases her into a garbage can, for instance, she really needs a bath. Everyone knows that cats hate baths. "It's not that cats don't like baths. It's not that cats have a difficult relationship with baths...CATS HATE BATHS!" This helpful book gives readers instructions on how to give Kitty a bath when there are simply no other options. It begins with finding and catching Kitty, which is easier said than done. There's a helpful glossary of translations of the sounds Kitty is likely to make during the bath (one entry so R-rated it's censored by the editor), and another glossary at the back of the harder words in the text (including "glossary"). Bad Kitty has made her way through the alphabet and numbers up to 26 in previous outings, and in this heavily illustrated chapter book larded with science facts and plenty of laughs, she proves once again she's a force to be reckoned with. Multiple copies are a must. (Fiction. 5-12)
School Library Journal (October 1, 2008)
Gr 2-4-Bad Kitty and Poor Puppy are back. This time they are featured in a funny, heavily illustrated "how-to" chapter book that is reminiscent of Kate Klise and M. Sarah Klise's "Regarding the..." titles (Harcourt). The instructions for getting the feline into the water include begging, cajoling, and reverse psychology. The text includes clippings from the Daily Nooz, "Uncle Murray's Fun Facts," a "Quick Quiz," a glossary of cat sounds ("fft!"), and two notes from the editor to the author about what is "unprintable." The resistant cat makes a valiant effort to avoid the procedure but finally-"YEOWR!," "HISSS!"-she is bathed. The pup gets his turn in an epilogue, but without any drama. Bruel's zany illustrations incorporate numerous perspectives that heighten the humor.-Marilyn Ackerman, Brooklyn Public Library, NY Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.
Grades 3-5. This follow-up to Bad Kitty (2005) pairs Bruel’s witty asides and spastic, tongue-in-cheek commentaries with more high-energy cartoon illustrations. With hyperbolic humor, Bruel describes the dangerous process of cat bathing, from collecting the necessary tools (including cat shampoo and a “suit of armor” for humans), to finding and coaxing Kitty into the water, to dealing with your now-clean-though-very-unhappy animal. (One illustration suggests checking your sneakers for “something awful inside.”) Following all of the scratching and hissing and spitting, a brief epilogue depicts bathing Puppy, a ridiculously simple process that cleverly highlights the elaborateness of Kitty’s ritual. Packed into the chaos are fun facts, such as explanations for why cats hate water and the hows and whys of hairballs; a “glossary of common cat sounds”; a few strategically placed editor’s notes; and a not-so-serious glossary. Whether they prefer cats or dogs, young and reluctant readers will get plenty of laughs from this comic and informative chapter book.
Horn Book (Spring 2009)
After being chased through the garbage, it's time for Bad Kitty to get a bath. Short humorous chapters explain how cats normally bathe, why it's wrong for humans to bathe the same way, and the proper method for washing a cat. Sprinkled with facts--and plenty of funny warnings--the story also makes a good primer for young cat owners. Glos.
Kirkus Reviews starred (July 1, 2008)
Bad Kitty usually cleans herself. Sometimes, however, when Poor Puppy chases her into a garbage can, for instance, she really needs a bath. Everyone knows that cats hate baths. "It's not that cats don't like baths. It's not that cats have a difficult relationship with baths...CATS HATE BATHS!" This helpful book gives readers instructions on how to give Kitty a bath when there are simply no other options. It begins with finding and catching Kitty, which is easier said than done. There's a helpful glossary of translations of the sounds Kitty is likely to make during the bath (one entry so R-rated it's censored by the editor), and another glossary at the back of the harder words in the text (including "glossary"). Bad Kitty has made her way through the alphabet and numbers up to 26 in previous outings, and in this heavily illustrated chapter book larded with science facts and plenty of laughs, she proves once again she's a force to be reckoned with. Multiple copies are a must. (Fiction. 5-12)
School Library Journal (October 1, 2008)
Gr 2-4-Bad Kitty and Poor Puppy are back. This time they are featured in a funny, heavily illustrated "how-to" chapter book that is reminiscent of Kate Klise and M. Sarah Klise's "Regarding the..." titles (Harcourt). The instructions for getting the feline into the water include begging, cajoling, and reverse psychology. The text includes clippings from the Daily Nooz, "Uncle Murray's Fun Facts," a "Quick Quiz," a glossary of cat sounds ("fft!"), and two notes from the editor to the author about what is "unprintable." The resistant cat makes a valiant effort to avoid the procedure but finally-"YEOWR!," "HISSS!"-she is bathed. The pup gets his turn in an epilogue, but without any drama. Bruel's zany illustrations incorporate numerous perspectives that heighten the humor.-Marilyn Ackerman, Brooklyn Public Library, NY Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.
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November 28, 2009
Bad Kitty Gets A Bath
Grades 2nd-4th
This chapter book is like none other that I have seen. It has a large amount of illustrations that support the text and each are humorous and cartoonish. The colors used in the pictures are black, white and shades of gray. The text varies immensely in size from 12 font to taking up half the page for one word. This variance grabs the readers’ attention and gives the effect the author was trying to create. Each chapter is about 10 pages long which makes it manageable for a beginning reader. The conflict throughout this story is of kitty trying to escape taking a bath. The idea of the dog having to take a bath after the kitty is the only thing that persuades the kitty in the tub. Children will definitely relate to the kitty because bath time is usually a point of contention at one point between a parent and child.
Science/Language Arts
Language Arts example: Have the students compose a story about a time when they did not want to take a bath. Ask them to elaborate on the particulars of the event. After the first draft is complete have the students add humorous details and illustrations that will create a visual picture of the event.
Grades 2nd-4th
This chapter book is like none other that I have seen. It has a large amount of illustrations that support the text and each are humorous and cartoonish. The colors used in the pictures are black, white and shades of gray. The text varies immensely in size from 12 font to taking up half the page for one word. This variance grabs the readers’ attention and gives the effect the author was trying to create. Each chapter is about 10 pages long which makes it manageable for a beginning reader. The conflict throughout this story is of kitty trying to escape taking a bath. The idea of the dog having to take a bath after the kitty is the only thing that persuades the kitty in the tub. Children will definitely relate to the kitty because bath time is usually a point of contention at one point between a parent and child.
Science/Language Arts
Language Arts example: Have the students compose a story about a time when they did not want to take a bath. Ask them to elaborate on the particulars of the event. After the first draft is complete have the students add humorous details and illustrations that will create a visual picture of the event.
March 29, 2009
"CATS HATE BATHES" explains Bruel at the start of the book and he's got a point. With a mixture of humor, occasional facts, and tips from Uncle Murray, readers learn cat basics.
Plenty of fun and something Bad Kitty fans will love. Although, I sometimes wonder if Bruel's intended audience was more librarians and parents than kids. I.e.: the plasma & censored bits as well as the glossary. This isn't to say that kids won't like it--they will--but that I wonder who will like it more.
His illustrations, as in previous books, are great fun. The bit where the human's hosing off the dog while the cat glares from behind the window was pretty much hilarious.
Also - unicorn humor!
Plenty of fun and something Bad Kitty fans will love. Although, I sometimes wonder if Bruel's intended audience was more librarians and parents than kids. I.e.: the plasma & censored bits as well as the glossary. This isn't to say that kids won't like it--they will--but that I wonder who will like it more.
His illustrations, as in previous books, are great fun. The bit where the human's hosing off the dog while the cat glares from behind the window was pretty much hilarious.
Also - unicorn humor!
September 30, 2015
This was first grade kinda book and the kids loved it! I
April 5, 2018
Made me and my son laugh out loud. We have a "bad kitty" of our own so we can identify! I can't even imagine trying to give her a bath! A great choice for readalongs with your emerging reader (K-3.)
August 20, 2023
Shout out to my cousin for reading this to me
December 19, 2021
Read with my 6 year old. This books was hilarious and fun.
December 3, 2022
A humorous and only partly facetious how-to manual for giving a cat a bath. Yet more proof that dogs are the way to go when it comes to pets.
October 3, 2011
Originally posted on my blog: http://libraryladyhylary.blogspot.com ! Check it out for more reviews!
This illustrated novel tells the story of Bad Kitty and her bathing experiences. The primary purpose of the story is to instruct the reader on the proper methods of bathing a cat, Bad Kitty being the example "specimen." Chapters include the various steps of the bathing process, from preparing the bath, locating kitty, getting kitty into the water, and after the bath. Information is also given on feline anatomy and behavior: why cats lick themselves, the science behind a hairball and exactly why cats hate water. Bad Kitty is shown in various stages of the bath process, along with her "friend" Puppy. The conclusion of the novel contains an interview with author Nick Bruel about his life and career.
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath is one of several books in the Nick Bruel's Bad Kitty chapter book series and is a hilarious and fun but educational story about everyone's favorite naughty feline. Cat-lovers of all ages will enjoy and identify with the dreaded cat bath experience described in the book. Bruel's illustrations perfectly compliment the text, showing exactly how bad Bad Kitty is. The story's ironic and clever humor will hold a definite appeal for tweens. Hidden within the book are science facts about feline anatomy and behavior, adding some substance to the otherwise light-hearted tale. The interview with Bruel at the story's conclusion is also perfect for tween readers who might have an interest in creating a Bad Kitty tale of their own. Overall, this story is a hilarious must-read for tween cat lovers.
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath is one of the most hilarious books for children I have read in a long time. As a cat owner, I can completely identify with the experience of bathing Bad Kitty. Nick Bruel's illustrations are laugh-out-loud funny. This chapter book would be fun to read aloud to a classroom or group of tweens.
This illustrated novel tells the story of Bad Kitty and her bathing experiences. The primary purpose of the story is to instruct the reader on the proper methods of bathing a cat, Bad Kitty being the example "specimen." Chapters include the various steps of the bathing process, from preparing the bath, locating kitty, getting kitty into the water, and after the bath. Information is also given on feline anatomy and behavior: why cats lick themselves, the science behind a hairball and exactly why cats hate water. Bad Kitty is shown in various stages of the bath process, along with her "friend" Puppy. The conclusion of the novel contains an interview with author Nick Bruel about his life and career.
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath is one of several books in the Nick Bruel's Bad Kitty chapter book series and is a hilarious and fun but educational story about everyone's favorite naughty feline. Cat-lovers of all ages will enjoy and identify with the dreaded cat bath experience described in the book. Bruel's illustrations perfectly compliment the text, showing exactly how bad Bad Kitty is. The story's ironic and clever humor will hold a definite appeal for tweens. Hidden within the book are science facts about feline anatomy and behavior, adding some substance to the otherwise light-hearted tale. The interview with Bruel at the story's conclusion is also perfect for tween readers who might have an interest in creating a Bad Kitty tale of their own. Overall, this story is a hilarious must-read for tween cat lovers.
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath is one of the most hilarious books for children I have read in a long time. As a cat owner, I can completely identify with the experience of bathing Bad Kitty. Nick Bruel's illustrations are laugh-out-loud funny. This chapter book would be fun to read aloud to a classroom or group of tweens.
February 7, 2012
Kitty does NOT like baths!
I repeat: Kitty does NOT like baths!
If you kitty likes baths then you should probably have your kitty see a therapist because: Kitty does NOT like baths!
In this book, I learned the proper way to give a kitty a bath. ANd I must admit that I learned something things that I never thought of.
For example: I never thought about dressing up in a suit of armor while administering kitty's bath. Nor had I thought about updating my will. I will remember to do these the next times.
I have however given my kitty a bath without reading this book prior to our excursion. My cat Felix felt it was wise to play in the fireplace when I had my back turned. After I realized that he was tracking black paw prints all over my (now stained) white carpet, I decided that I had to give him a shower.
This book would have helped me out there because: Kitties do not like showers, either.
I also, know for a fact, that kitties also do not like hair dryers. If you want to dry your kitties hair do not use a hair dryer. The sound terrifies them and if you get it too close to their body like I did you will wind up with a dreadful surprise.
I recommend this book to all people who plan on giving their kitties a bath in the future. Laminate the pages because if Kitty drags it in the tub your directions will be lost.
Because: Kitty does not like baths!
I repeat: Kitty does NOT like baths!
If you kitty likes baths then you should probably have your kitty see a therapist because: Kitty does NOT like baths!
In this book, I learned the proper way to give a kitty a bath. ANd I must admit that I learned something things that I never thought of.
For example: I never thought about dressing up in a suit of armor while administering kitty's bath. Nor had I thought about updating my will. I will remember to do these the next times.
I have however given my kitty a bath without reading this book prior to our excursion. My cat Felix felt it was wise to play in the fireplace when I had my back turned. After I realized that he was tracking black paw prints all over my (now stained) white carpet, I decided that I had to give him a shower.
This book would have helped me out there because: Kitties do not like showers, either.
I also, know for a fact, that kitties also do not like hair dryers. If you want to dry your kitties hair do not use a hair dryer. The sound terrifies them and if you get it too close to their body like I did you will wind up with a dreadful surprise.
I recommend this book to all people who plan on giving their kitties a bath in the future. Laminate the pages because if Kitty drags it in the tub your directions will be lost.
Because: Kitty does not like baths!
December 20, 2010
We are a family of Bad Kitty fans. We have every single book in the series, having followed it from the very first picture book. With Bad Kitty Gets a Bath, Nick Bruel changed from picture books to hybrid graphic novels.
The title says it all: Bad Kitty gets a bath. She's stinky and dirty from a run in with the dog. Bad Kitty, with her normal bad attitude, needs extra special care when bathing, like a suit of armor, an ambulance waiting in the driveway, plane tickets to go into hiding until Bad Kitty forgets about the bath and a clean set of underwear for example.
Despite all this silliness and ridiculous illustrations, the book is also a useful guide for washing cats. They do occasionally get dirty and need baths beyond what they can do for themselves. So this book while being entertaining is also instructive.
The title says it all: Bad Kitty gets a bath. She's stinky and dirty from a run in with the dog. Bad Kitty, with her normal bad attitude, needs extra special care when bathing, like a suit of armor, an ambulance waiting in the driveway, plane tickets to go into hiding until Bad Kitty forgets about the bath and a clean set of underwear for example.
Despite all this silliness and ridiculous illustrations, the book is also a useful guide for washing cats. They do occasionally get dirty and need baths beyond what they can do for themselves. So this book while being entertaining is also instructive.
May 28, 2013
Hilarious series of books that both kids are enjoying. The format is short text with fun pictures that keep the 4 year old entertained but also had longer sections of non-fiction (called Uncle Murray's Fun Facts) that give the 7 year old more detail. Having read this one and Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray, we can't wait to read the rest of the books.
November 24, 2015
A humorous, yet really accurate, story of giving a cat a bath!
Some great facts; how cats normally bathe themselves and how to be careful with the water, but a lot of silliness and crazy going around too (although I've known cats where a suit of armor would have been a great idea!).
No content issues, though kitty's hairball is gross.
January 25, 2018
Very cute book! This book is funny and is an enjoyable muli-age appropriate read for children. The author, Nick Bruel, did a great job of bringing humor to the unpleasant demeanor of most cats and giving the reader a glimpse of the thinking of a cat. This book was mixed with facts about cats and ended with a cute little glossary of words that were used in the book.
July 10, 2018
This book was so funny! I was a bit reluctant at the beginning of the book, but it had me laughing and really loving it by the end. I've been reading a lot more children's books lately as summer reading is in full swing and I've found my recommendations lacking lately. I'm so glad I picked this one up!
September 9, 2008
This one has a lot of humor, great pacing and momentum-build-up, wonderful and often outrageously silly pictures -- and it contains some meta-fiction bits (like inserting the editor's notes, covering parts of the text/picture).
February 12, 2010
My daugher and I was out at the bookstore looking for our usual books and ran across this on a endcap. We picked it up and laughed, so much I was crying. I said "this book is coming home!"
If you have kids (or teens as mine is LOL) that loves cat's they will love this. You probably will also:)
If you have kids (or teens as mine is LOL) that loves cat's they will love this. You probably will also:)
October 8, 2010
This book was hysterical! I recommend it to anyone who likes to laugh. But especially to those who are perhaps just learning to read. Or those who must read aloud to young people. This is an excellent choice.
November 10, 2015
I think it is a 5 star book because it is funny and hilarious. It is funny because bad kitty is running all over the house and making a BIG mess. It is hilarious because after bad kitty gets a bath her fur gets all poofy.That is why I rated this book 5 stars.
February 4, 2018
Laughed very hard with this one with my 7 year old.
December 4, 2019
Read-aloud with my kids. Funny and entertaining.
December 3, 2019
In the humorous adventure of Bad Kitty Gets a Bath, the reader learns some crucial "do's and dont's" when it comes to bathing your cat. Through hilarious graphics and witty sarcasm, Bad Kitty Gets a Bath is sure to get you laughing. It is nearly impossible to not relate to the book if you happen to be a cat owner.
I liked this book a lot more than I expected to! This was another one of the first and only graphic novels I have read in the past 15 years, and it was a breath of fresh air that felt like I was just reading for leisure - which I have missed. The humor in it makes me completely understand why I have seen so many elementary age students carrying around this book!
I would relate this book to the Captain Underpants series, by Dav Pilkey. The humor in these novels that I used to read in elementary school reminded me so much of the humor and overall layout of the Bad Kitty series!
"Get extra underwear, because stressful situations can cause 'accidents.'"
I liked this book a lot more than I expected to! This was another one of the first and only graphic novels I have read in the past 15 years, and it was a breath of fresh air that felt like I was just reading for leisure - which I have missed. The humor in it makes me completely understand why I have seen so many elementary age students carrying around this book!
I would relate this book to the Captain Underpants series, by Dav Pilkey. The humor in these novels that I used to read in elementary school reminded me so much of the humor and overall layout of the Bad Kitty series!
"Get extra underwear, because stressful situations can cause 'accidents.'"
October 3, 2020
ROTFLMAO
I have cats. I have given baths to cats. It ended with the cat twisting himself off the grip and using my husband's face and head as a runway to get out of the bathroom. :-D Luckily, our cats haven't been that dirty. Except one who fell into the toilet, when she was just a little kitten (the second day she moved to our home), and she had to be washed, but she was so tiny that she didn't have the cat moves totally under control. Now she would probably skin us. :-D
I especially loved the "I can't translate this, because if we published it, we would go to jail". :-D
Yes, cats can swear :-D
Oh, and the running after the cat part :-D
And the... uh, just read the book :-) If you have cats, you know what I found especially funny :-D
I have cats. I have given baths to cats. It ended with the cat twisting himself off the grip and using my husband's face and head as a runway to get out of the bathroom. :-D Luckily, our cats haven't been that dirty. Except one who fell into the toilet, when she was just a little kitten (the second day she moved to our home), and she had to be washed, but she was so tiny that she didn't have the cat moves totally under control. Now she would probably skin us. :-D
I especially loved the "I can't translate this, because if we published it, we would go to jail". :-D
Yes, cats can swear :-D
Oh, and the running after the cat part :-D
And the... uh, just read the book :-) If you have cats, you know what I found especially funny :-D
March 25, 2020
As compared to the other Bad Kitty stories that I’ve read to my son the past few days, this one definitely had the trickiest vocabulary. My son had to stop and ask at multiple times what certain words meant (which is not a bad thing). The story itself is again quite humorous, which we both enjoyed.
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