About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is showing signs of stress or anxiety about school tests and academic performance. Through the hilarious and over-the-top antics of a very cranky cat, this graphic novel explores the intense frustration and worry that can come with high-stakes testing. When Kitty learns she must pass the Cat Aptitude Test or be kicked out of the house, she spirals into a frenzy of studying, distraction, and anxiety. For kids 6-9, this book is a fantastic, non-preachy way to validate their big feelings about school pressures. It uses humor to make the topic approachable and shows kids they aren't alone in feeling overwhelmed.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The primary theme is performance anxiety. The approach is entirely humorous and metaphorical. Kitty's fear of being kicked out of her home is a stand-in for the high stakes children often feel are associated with academic tests. The resolution is hopeful and validating, emphasizing that she is loved regardless of her performance, though she does succeed in the end.
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