About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is hovering on the threshold of reading, showing interest in letters but feeling overwhelmed by a full page of text. This early reader provides the perfect confidence boost for a child who wants to read 'all by themselves' but still benefits from the scaffolding of visual clues. It transforms the act of reading from a chore into a game through its use of rebuses, which are small pictures that stand in for words within the sentence. The story follows the antics of Otto, a spirited cat who gets into various silly situations. While the plot is simple, the emotional core is centered on the pride of accomplishment. As children use the picture icons to complete sentences, they experience an immediate sense of success. This builds a positive association with books and literacy. It is perfectly tailored for the 4 to 6 age range, offering a low-pressure way to master basic sentence structure and vocabulary while sharing a laugh at a funny animal protagonist.
