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Original Cat, Copy Cat
CCBC Review:
It’s a story we’ve seen before: A contented only-cat’s life is disrupted when a kitten is added to the household. Pineapple resents newcomer Kiwi, who is “fast … LOUD … exhausting.” To make matters worse, Kiwi follows Pineapple everywhere. Not only is Kiwi a copycat—doing absolutely everything Pineapple does—Kiwi also takes up space that was once only for Pineapple. (The look on Pineapple’s face as Kiwi snuggles against their human is pure heartbreak.) When Pineapple finally scares Kiwi away, all is well … until Pineapple starts to worry. Where did Kiwi go? Pineapple embarks on a search of the house that marks the turning point in the duo’s relationship as Pineapple discovers the delight in following, and spending time with, the newest member of the family. Fluid, well-paced writing is paired with distinctive illustrations offering a unique, quirky charm. The large, squiggly beige poof that is Pineapple and the small, sleek brown oval that is Kiwi exude a range of emotions and an abundance of personality. ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Sarah Kurpiel
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-7
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Animals (Fiction)
Change
Feelings/Emotions
Friendship
Humor
Pets
Publishers:
Greenwillow, HarperCollins
Publish Year: 2021
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780062943835
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Kurpiel