I bought this book a few years ago on a bit of a whim since I love cats. It was one of those days I was at the book store pulling things that looked interesting and new. After I brought it home, I sat down to actually read it and was pleased I had picked it up.
Grumpy Cat is a book about a cat that everyone thinks is grumpy, but he is really just lonely. The other cats never even try to play with Grumpy Cat because he looks too grumpy. This all changes one day when Grumpy Cat gets stuck out in the pouring rain. He is soaked and soon looks down and sees a little kitten has taken refuge between Grumpy Cats paws. When the rain stops, Grumpy Cat tries to walk away from Kitten, but Kitten thinks she has found a friend and follows Grumpy Cat. Grumpy Cat tries to lose Kitten in many different ways, but Kitten just keeps following and trying to play. Finally Grumpy Cat climbs up a tree, and while Kitten is trying to reach him she starts to fall. Quickly, Grumpy Cat catches her and makes sure she is safe. Then, he even goes and gets a fish for them to share. Grumpy Cat and Kitten from then on become best friends.
This book is obviously for very young children. I have found this book especially good for Pre-K and Kindergarten students at the beginning of the school year. We talk about getting to know someone before deciding what you think about them. Many young students are shy their first year of school, and some just haven't learned how to make friends. This book leads to a good discussion on how to help children learn to make friends. Students also enjoy the large pictures and fall in love with Grumpy Cat.
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