The Cats Kids

K-Gr 2-Children with brothers and sisters will identify with these three short stories about the Cats kids, who behave exactly like human siblings. In winter, Sam, the youngest, gets his feelings hurt, runs away, and is rescued by his older brother Jack. In summer, Jack ignores his chores to go fishing and learns a lesson. In fall, Martha, the eldest, tries out for a play and loses the part to Jack. Through it all, they argue, they tease, they tattle, they pout, but they love and care for one another. The conversations among the kittens and the problems they face echo real day-to-day life in a family. The colorful illustrations will charm young readers, and the felines' expressions are especially delightful. Youngsters will fall in love with these characters. A good choice for a read-aloud and as a follow-up to a discussion on how to treat others.-Marty Abbott Goodman, L.J. Bell Elementary School, Rockingham, NCKay; Chorao, Kay (illustrator) Chorao is the author of 'The Cats Kids' with ISBN 9780823414055 and ISBN 0823414051.