Chato Goes Cruisin'

When would a parent reach for this book? When their child feels like an outsider in a new group or is hesitant to help those who are different. Chato and Novio, two cool cats, win an ocean cruise but are shocked to find they're the only felines on a ship full of dogs. At first they feel lonely and excluded, but when the dogs' wild partying leads to mass seasickness, the cats must step up to save the day. This humorous story explores themes of belonging, empathy, and doing the right thing, even for those who weren't initially welcoming. Its funny, high-stakes plot makes it a great choice for early elementary readers navigating their own social seas.