About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling particular, stubborn, or simply needs a reminder that comfort is where you find it. This story follows a kitten who is given a beautiful, expensive new bed but finds it entirely unsatisfactory, leading to a humorous exploration of all the wrong places to sleep before finding the perfect spot: a simple cardboard box. It captures the quirky, independent spirit of pets and toddlers alike. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's need for autonomy and their unique perspective on the world. It is a gentle, funny choice for bedtime or when introducing a new pet to the family, celebrating the joy of simple pleasures over material things.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focuses on the physical and emotional comfort of a domestic pet.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler who is currently asserting their independence or a child who tends to be 'picky' about their environment. It is also perfect for a family that has just brought home a new pet and is observing the animal's funny quirks.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. The minimalist illustrations by Yasmine Surovec (famed for Cat Versus Human) carry much of the humor, so parents should be prepared to pause and let the child 'read' the kitten's expressions. A parent might reach for this after a difficult bedtime battle where the child refused their usual routine, or after buying an expensive toy only to watch the child play with the packaging instead.
