Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble

Name: Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble
ISBN: 9781250233288

by Nick Bruel

When a local cat shelter is destroyed, Kitty's family brings home a houseful of foster kittens, forcing the notoriously bad-tempered feline to confront her feelings about sharing her space, food, and

About This Book

In this hilarious and poignant installment of the Bad Kitty series, Kitty's world is turned upside down when her human family decides to foster numerous displaced kittens. Kitty, known for her grumpy demeanor, struggles immensely with sharing her home, food, and possessions, leading to many comical and relatable moments. This graphic novel is perfect for children aged 8-12, particularly those navigating the arrival of a new sibling, foster children, or learning about empathy and generosity. It offers a lighthearted yet meaningful exploration of big feelings like jealousy and frustration, ultimately highlighting the importance of kindness and adaptation.

Bad Kitty has a visit from some young feline frenemies in this twelfth installment of the New York Times bestselling chapter book series. There's terrible news in the neighborhood next to Kitty's! A conflict there is growing worse and worse. It started as an argument and has now turned into a full-fledged fight. Worst of all: The cat shelter has been destroyed. Kitty's family decides it's time to do something to help. They have an idea to foster as many displaced kittens as possible. Kitty won't mind, right? Well . . . not exactly. Kitty does seem to mind. She minds A LOT. Will our favorite bad-tempered friend learn to share her space, her food, and **GASP!** her toys? Find out in Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble, this hilarious and poignant addition to the Bad Kitty series from bestselling author and illustrator Nick Bruel.

Concepts

Anger & Frustration Empathy & Kindness Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Love & Family Joy & Gratitude Friendship & Loyalty Teamwork & Collaboration Loneliness & Belonging Jealousy & Comparison New Sibling Making Friends Sibling Rivalry Being Different

Discussion Prompts

How does Kitty feel when the kittens first arrive? Have you ever felt that way when something new happened?

What does Kitty learn about sharing throughout the story? What are some things you find easy or hard to share?

Why do you think Kitty's family decided to foster the kittens? How does helping others make a difference?

If you were one of the foster kittens, how would you feel being in a new home? How would you try to make friends with Kitty?

What are some ways Kitty could have expressed her frustration without being 'bad'?

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