Koemi Kimura just loves cats. She loves them so much she's been nicknamed Kitty! While staying with her grandmother, while her parents are on a trip to Japan, Kitty's best friend gets an adorable kitten named Misty. Kitty begs to spend the night, even though she's allergic to cats. She gets permission - and a special locket - but later that night she just can't keep from sneezing! When she does sneeze a surprising thing happens - she turns into a cat!

Kitty discovers a whole new world, both fun and dangerous, as a cat. She makes new feline friends, takes on important responsibilities, and has a number of adventures.

Black and white pictures show a cute little girl and lots and lots of fluffy kittens and sleek, stripy, naughty, friendly cats. The book ends with a recap of the characters and some facts about cats. It's just a little over 100 pages and a good level for intermediate readers. Originally a UK series, it has that slightly twee feel - think the Rainbow Magic books - but is just fine for those voracious readers who power through a large stack of their favorite series every week.

Verdict: Hand this one to fans of Dr. Kitty Cat, cat fans, and those who like endless series of magic animals. I'll be adding it to our series collection and I expect it to start popping off the shelves soon.

ISBN: 9781681193854; This edition published 2018 by Bloomsbury; Borrowed from another library in my consortium

Kitty loves cats but she can’t have one because she is allergic. Her best friend gets anew kitten and Kitty is sad because she will never be able to go to her house again. That is until, her grandmother gives her a special necklace.
The “Kitty’s Magic” series is recommended for readers grades 2-4. It is a simple chapter book. Young cat lovers will be carried away with the characters in this simple fantasy as they go on their many adventures. There is a glossary of “Feline Facts” in the back of the book. ( )

Slightly magical story of young Kitty, who loves cats but can not stop sneezing when she is around them. One night, her Grandma gives her a mysterious cat necklace, one that belonged to her great-Grandmother. That night, while staying over at her friend's house, she magically sneezes herself into a kitten! And not just any kitten, but a Guardian of cats!

More surprises and some bully trouble, all sweetly resolved. Great for younger middle grade readers who love cats or animals, and like a little touch of magic.

*eARC Netgalley* ( )