About This Book
The Amazing Crafty Cat introduces Birdie, a relatable second grader who often finds herself in awkward situations. Her secret identity as Crafty Cat allows her to use her impressive crafting abilities to fix problems, from ruined cupcakes to social mishaps. This graphic novel is perfect for early elementary readers (ages 4-11), offering a lighthearted and empowering story about overcoming challenges, embracing creativity, and building self-esteem. It normalizes feelings of embarrassment while modeling imaginative problem-solving.
Second grade isn't always a breeze for Birdie. There are just so many opportunities to embarrass herself! But Birdie's got a secret weapon that nobody knows about her alter-ego, Crafty Cat! Birdie can become Crafty Cat without anyone noticing, and she always manages to get herself out of a jam using her awesome crafting skills!
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Discussion Prompts
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What kind of crafts does Crafty Cat make to solve problems? What would you make?
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Has there ever been a time you felt embarrassed like Birdie? How did you handle it?
3
If you had a secret alter-ego, what would your special skill be?
4
How does Birdie feel when she's just Birdie, and how does she feel when she's Crafty Cat? What changes?
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