About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their family is learning about the responsibilities and funny frustrations of pet ownership. It’s a perfect read-aloud for a child who just got a cat or is learning that animals have minds of their own. The story follows Marta and her dad as they try, and hilariously fail, to give their stinky cat a much-needed bath. Through their persistent and increasingly silly efforts, the book explores themes of resilience and family problem-solving with a light, comedic touch. Its short chapters and simple text make it an excellent choice for newly independent readers, offering a satisfying and humorous story that normalizes the chaotic side of caring for a beloved pet.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a straightforward, lighthearted comedy with no sensitive content.
Ideal Reader
This book is perfect for a 6 to 8-year-old who is a new or emerging independent reader. Specifically, it would resonate with a child in a family that recently adopted a pet and is discovering the animal's unique, sometimes uncooperative, personality. It’s for the child who appreciates physical comedy and stories about animals outsmarting humans.
Parent Prep
No prep is needed. The story is self-contained, and the humor is direct and easy for any child to grasp. It can be read cold without any context or introduction. The family just got a new cat and the child is frustrated that it won't play or cuddle on command. Or, the parent and child just went through a similarly comically frustrating pet-care ordeal, like trying to get a cat into a carrier or give a dog medicine, and need to laugh about it.
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