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I Really Want to Be a Cat

by Helen Hancocks Publisher: SOURCEBOOKS JABBERWOCKY

A playful wish to see the world like a cat

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A playful wish to see the world like a cat

Helen Hancocks builds a comic case for becoming a cat, drawing on familiar feline traits: stealth, hiding skills, independence, and fearlessness. The premise leaves room for a small complication—the description hints that there may be one drawback—while keeping the focus on the fun of imagining life from a cat’s point of view. At 32 pages, this picture book turns affectionate observations about cats into a lighthearted invitation to play with the idea of being one.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy stories about cats and other animals.
  • Young readers who like humorous, imaginative picture-book premises.
  • Families looking for a cat-themed story to share together.

Themes

Cats and their distinctive habitsImaginative role-playHumorIndependence

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Book overview

When you're a cat, you answer to no one!

Cats are quiet like ninjas, masters of hide-and-seek, and they aren't afraid of anything! Why wouldn't you want to be a cat? Well, maybe there's one reason...

This funny and unexpected story celebrates all the reasons our furry friends are the coolest and why it would be fun to live like one!

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