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    Kitty is Not a Cat

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    By Admin on October 9, 2020 Reviews, Younger Readers

    Jess Black, KITTY is not a CAT: Teddy’s Bear, Lothian Children’s Books, July 2020, 60 pp., RRP $9.99 (pbk), ISBN 9780734419774 

    Jess Black, KITTY is not a CAT: Lights Out, Lothian Children’s Books, July 2020, 60 pp., RRP $9.99 (pbk), ISBN 9780734419750 

    KITTY is not a CAT is a series of amusing and warm-hearted books about the adventures of Kitty, an unusually independent young girl who is adopted by a house full of music loving cats. As well as their ability to play various musical instruments, these cats possess human attributes and reside in a home of their own. This is a parent­ free world where problems are always resolved, if not in rather unconventional ways.  

    These two books are part of a four­ book series by Jess Black which are based on a successful Australian animation series and will delight junior readers who love stories that are out of the ordinary. The feline characters are all distinctly different and equally well-intentioned in working together to resolve Kitty’s troubles — the worry of the dark at lights out and their perceived need for a teddy bear for Kitty. 

    I romped along with these books. The text flows easily, the story evolves logically and the illustrations —again through the clever use of a limited colour palette — are eye-catching and engaging. While these stories (dare I say) may be suited toward girls who will all love Kitty, the cats themselves are exceedingly cool and quirky so there is amusement here for everyone. Of course, younger pre­readers will really enjoy these books as the stories are great fun when read out loud, especially for adult readers who like a bit of play acting. 

    Reviewed by Jennifer Mors 

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