About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing anxiety about a new caregiver, resisting rules from authority figures, or struggling with the transition of parents leaving the house. While the story centers on Kitty's chaotic attempts to drive away a new babysitter, it serves as a powerful mirror for children who feel out of control or fearful when their routine changes. The narrative uses high energy humor to validate the intense frustration kids feel when they do not want to be 'babied.' Appropriate for ages 7 to 10, this graphic novel blends slapstick comedy with surprisingly helpful educational interludes about feline behavior. Parents will appreciate how Nick Bruel uses Kitty’s exaggerated tantrums to open a dialogue about big emotions without being preachy. It is an ideal choice for transforming a stressful 'first time with a sitter' experience into a shared moment of laughter and understanding.
