2020
WISE Score
Amazon
Birthday chaos, feline mood swings, and enough 'bad' behavior to make your own cat look like a saint.
4.8
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Bad Kitty is a staple for a reason. It’s funny, it’s irreverent, and it respects a kid's intelligence.
This full-color edition breathes new life into the 2009 original, making the visual gags land even harder. If you have a reluctant reader who needs a win, or just a kid who appreciates the sheer audacity of a cat with a grudge, this is a top-tier pick. It’s safe, smart, and actually fun to read together.
Ideal for 6 to 10-year-olds. It's the perfect bridge for kids moving out of early readers but not quite ready for dense middle-grade novels.
Kitty is notoriously grumpy and chaotic, but the story ends on a genuinely sweet, heartwarming note with a surprise guest. It's balanced—not overly sugary, but emotionally grounded.
Nick Bruel is a master of the meta-narrative. The book uses diagrams, checklists, and fourth-wall-breaking humor that keeps kids engaged and thinking about how stories are built.
It's a middle-grade graphic novel about a house cat. Beyond some very mild cartoon 'rudeness' and feline temper tantrums, there is zero content to worry about.
Excellent for reluctant readers who find standard prose intimidating. The series often sneaks in actual facts about cat behavior and biology, plus some surprisingly sophisticated vocabulary.
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