About This Book
Reach for this book when the holiday season has your child feeling a bit too focused on their 'wish list' or when they are struggling with the 'gimmes.' While many holiday stories focus on perfect behavior, this book meet children where they are: in the middle of big, sometimes messy, emotions. It provides a humorous way to discuss greed and the consequences of acting out without being overly preachy. The story follows the notoriously grumpy Bad Kitty, who goes on a destructive rampage after not getting the piles of presents she expected. Her chaotic journey leads her to meet an elderly woman who has very little, shifting the perspective from what Kitty wants to what others need. It is a fantastic choice for parents who want to teach gratitude through laughter and who appreciate a protagonist who is allowed to make mistakes and learn from them. The book uses clever alphabetical lists and high-energy illustrations to keep children ages 4 to 8 engaged.
