CATastrophe!

Written by Ann Marie Stephens · Illustrated by Jenn Harney

Part of the A Catastrophe Tale series

Kittens' boating trip turns chaotic; can patterns save the day?

3.5 Goodreads · 181 ratings

32 pages· 550 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD460L

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Bookroo's summary

Nine adventurous kittens set sail for a fishing trip, but chaos ensues as they paddle in confusion. With fishy surprises and a need for order, can they discover the pattern to avoid disaster? Join this playful journey where rhythm and clever wordplay reveal the magic of patterns, challenging young readers to spot hidden details and learn foundational math concepts. Will the kittens find their way or capsize into catastrophe?

From the publisher

Nine kittens go on an exciting boating adventure that’s a (funny) catastrophe in this playful picture book that demonstrates the key math concept of patterns. A crew of hungry kittens and their captain head to the lake to catch some dinner, but the fish have surprises in store for them. Even before the cats encounter the fish, they run into trouble. What happens when confused kitties paddle every which way? Or when they all lean in the same direction? A pattern is needed to avoid a catastrophe! Patterns are the foundation on which math is built. Using strong rhythm, clever wordplay, and countable characters, CATastrophe! is a fun read-aloud that also shows what patterns can do. Helpful backmatter will deepen readers’ understanding and challenge them to find more patterns in this book and in our world. There’s also much to find in the illustrations–including a dragonfly and worm that each appear twenty times.

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