Gritty Kitty

by John Hutton, Christina Brown (Illustrations)

“Gritty Kitty, stumble and fall, stand back up—no problem at all!” Young readers will see themselves in Gritty Kitty when Gritty takes a tumble on the playground, struggles to wait patiently for a turn with a favorite toy, and experiences other everyday hurdles. But through grit and resilience, Gritty Kitty learns to get right back up again. With gentle humor, this book encourages young readers to find their own inner strength.

Genres: Childrens, Cats, Picture Books, Fiction

14 pages, Board book

Published September 3, 2019

About the author

Dr. John S. Hutton is a pediatrician and researcher at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Reading and Literacy Discovery Center, owner/overseer of blue manatee children’s bookstore and founder of blue manatee press. His research and advocacy interests are the influence of home reading environment and shared reading on early brain development, the health effects of screen-based media, and the creation of children's books to effectively convey infant and child health information. His research was the first to show a measurable effect of home reading exposure prior to kindergarten on brain function, using functional MRI. His Baby Unplugged and Love Baby Healthy book series have been distributed to over 1 million families nationwide, often via statewide public health initiatives. A recovering novelist, he has won awards for his writing in several genres, and attended writing workshops in Iowa City and Squaw Valley, CA. He lives with his family, dogs, cat, rabbit, fish, and a whole bunch of Bees, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Reviews

[Bailey Roy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the message in this book! It teaches kids that it's okay to struggle, while encouraging them to always get back up. Gritty Kitty is so expressive and fun to see do so many different activities!

[Jessie Bond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming rhyming story about a little kitty who doesn't give up in the face of difficulty.

[Aimee M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gritty kitty faces different challenges like new food and the dark, but Gritty Kitty perseveres.

[John Hutton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gentle introduction to resilience - "grit" - for young children, encouraging them to persevere through iconic challenges like new foods, falls and blocks tumbling down.

[CarrieLooLoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super adorable story about trying again and again! We loved it!