Audrey Bouquet

Cats, cats, and more cats fill the pages of this search-and-find book, which highlights emotions.

These pages are stuffed to the gills with cats as they portray all sorts of emotions. The layout is simple. There's a short, fun phrase at the top of the page, asking readers/listeners to find the cat, which is displaying a certain emotion. The reader/listener then gazes over the twelve different cats and decides which one fits the desired emotion. There's a discussion question, which requests a cuddle or something simple related to the emotion. There's also a very basic, circle-face in the corner, showing the themed emotion.

Firstly, these cats are so much fun. It's entertaining to gaze through them and see what each cat is doing. While the listener is looking for a cat with a certain emotion, the others will also attract attention and give something to point out and smile or talk about.

As to the emotions, this might seem like a simple task, but kids do struggle with this sometimes. I'm a little more sensitive thanks to one of my children with Asperger's. Especially at that age, my child found it nearly impossible to decipher such things. But even other children have problems with this sometimes, and this is an entertaining and easy way to explore emotions and such.

For those wanting to dive into emotions with younger readers, this is a fun and cute book. I received a complimentary copy and found it a cute way to deal with an important skill.… (más)