ABOUT THE BOOK
Cattitude 
Written by Bianca Schulze
Illustrated by Samara Hardy
Ages 3+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Clever Publishing (2024) | ISBN-13: 9781954738362
Publisher’s Book Summary: Meet Cleo, a cat with an attitude—and she’s not afraid to show it! Cleo is a misunderstood feline with a penchant for mischief and a heart of gold. Her quirks and antics reveal a cat who marches to the beat of her own drum. From hiding behind bookshelves to getting stuck in tight spots, Cleo’s adventures teach her family valuable lessons about love, patience, and the true meaning of companionship. Get ready for a heartwarming tale of feline charm and the power of unconditional love. Cleo proves that behind every mischievous whisker lies a world of affection and loyalty.
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MY REVIEW
Dogs have owners, cats have staff. Have you ever heard that saying? Cats definitely have a certain attitude. The young narrator of this story quite truthfully describes all the ways in which his pet cat annoys his family. Cleo disappears when company comes over. She hides under little sister’s bed and swipes at her toes. She sits on the television remote and changes the channel mid-movie. Even when she is put out in the backyard she manages to get into mischief.
The illustrator does a wonderful job of capturing Cleo dangling upside down in the curtains, then strolling away after she “sticks her landing on the soft rug like a skilled Olympic gymnast.” And the image of Cleo stuck because the “small space behind the fridge where Cleo went to be alone is too tight” will have readers giggling uncontrollably. Even the lettering is used to great effect in capturing the drama of the story, text size increasing with each word as she “runs, races, leaps, and chases.”
This book is a wonderful choice for many reasons. The story has universal appeal for pet owners and animal lovers. There is plenty of humor, like little Addie who “can’t pronounce her Ls yet” calling “Cw-eo!” Booklovers will have to agree that the “bookshelf is the best-smelling hideout in the house.” And I appreciate that the loving family is shown with beautiful brown skin in a cozily decorated house. I can imagine putting this book in a text set with Pet Show, A Whistle for Willie, or Harry the Dirty Dog to update the collection.
Bianca Schulze is the founder and editor of The Children’s Book Review—a resource devoted to children’s literature and literacy—and the host of The Growing Readers Podcast.
Bianca is also the author of the popular Don’t Wake the Dragon series (translated into 14 languages) and the bestselling 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (an Amazon “Book of the Month”). She is a reader, reviewer, mother, and children’s book lover.
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Bianca now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.
For more information, visit biancaschulze.com
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Samara Hardy is the illustrator of Don’t Wake the Dragon, Who Loves the Dragon?, and Just Be Yourself, Dragon! An experienced illustrator and designer, she has created artwork for clients across the globe for greetings cards, stationery, homewares, children’s books, and much more. She lives in Surrey, England.
For more information, visit samarahardy.com
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