About This Book
This humorous picture book, "Me and My Cat?" by Satoshi Kitamura, tells the story of Nicholas, a ten-year-old boy who, after a visit from a witch, wakes up to find he has swapped bodies with his cat, Leonardo. What follows is a day of comical misunderstandings as Nicholas, in a cat's body, tries to navigate his human routine, while Leonardo, in Nicholas's body, enjoys human privileges. The story playfully explores themes of empathy, perspective-taking, and the challenges of being "different," all wrapped in an engaging, fast-paced narrative. It's a delightful read-aloud that will spark giggles and discussions about what it's like to walk in someone else's paws.
A boy describes how he takes care of his cat Smudge.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you could switch bodies with your pet for a day, what's the first thing you would do?
2
How do you think Nicholas felt when he realized he was in Leonardo's body?
3
What did Nicholas learn about being a cat? What do you think Leonardo learned about being a boy?
4
Have you ever felt like you were 'out of place' or didn't belong? How did you handle it?
5
What does this story teach us about seeing things from someone else's point of view?
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