Families who loved Bad Kitty Does Not Like Thanksgiving by Nick Bruel often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with impulse control or finding it hard to stay on their best behavior during the high-energy holiday season. It is an ideal choice for a toddler or preschooler who experiences 'big wants' and needs a humorous way to see that even when we try to take more than our share, things don't always go as planned. The story follows Kitty, whose intense love for turkey leads her to devise a sneaky plan to steal the feast. Through slapstick humor and expressive illustrations, children see the consequences of Kitty's naughtiness: a literal turkey-on-the-head mess. It is a gentle, funny way to introduce the concept of self-regulation and the idea that greed often leads to silly mishaps rather than satisfaction.
