Copy Cat

Written and illustrated by Ali Pye

Bella's mimicry of Anna strains their friendship. Can Bella find her own path?

3.8 Goodreads · 189 ratings

32 pages· 360 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Bella idolizes Anna, mimicking her every move, but Anna's patience wears thin. When Anna confronts Bella about her copycat ways, Bella faces a dilemma: how to be herself. Amidst colorful kittens and vibrant playground scenes, Bella must navigate the challenge of friendship and self-discovery. Will she find her own unique way?

From the publisher

Bella loves Anna. In fact, Bella loves Anna so much that she wants to be just like her and copies every single thing she does. Finally Anna decides she’s had enough of Bella being such a copycat! What is Bella going to do? With an adorable troupe of colorful kittens and vibrant illustrations, this author-illustrator debut from rising star Ali Pye is a lighthearted look at playground friendships and finding your own way.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 360
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~530L

Themes & topics

Books about cats Books about belonging Books about making friends Books about friendship Books about feelings and emotions

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