Emergency Kittens!

Written by Jody Jensen Shaffer · Illustrated by Dave Mottram

When superheroes fail, only the Emergency Kittens can save the day with their irresistible cuteness.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 376 ratings

32 pages· 300 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

When bullies snatch Sheldon's ball, traditional superheroes can't help. Enter Mimi, Twee-Twee, and Adorbs—the Emergency Kittens! With their overwhelming cuteness, they transform trouble into cuddles, proving that sometimes, kindness and purrs are mightier than strength. Can these fluffy heroes win the day and teach a lesson in gentleness?

"Maybe you need a superhero! Someone muscly and fierce, possibly wearing tights. Or maybe you need...EMERGENCY KITTENS!"

— from the book

From the publisher

Got a problem? Having a tough day? Maybe you need . . .EMERGENCY KITTENS!!!!! Who needs boring ol’ superheroes who leap giant buildings and run faster than locomotives when your day can be saved by the cuddly, super-cute, full-on feline charm of Mimi, Twee-Twee, and Adorbs, aka EMERGENCY KITTENS!!! Meet the EMERGENCY KITTENS, a trio of furry, gentle superheroes who come to the rescue with their incredible cuteness when the going gets tough. When bullies steal Sheldon’s ball in the playground, a pack of your usual, everyday, human caped crusaders leaps to the rescue. But when their showy feats of strength and agility fail to impress, some real heroes step in to save the day: EMERGENCY KITTENS!!! With their unending cuteness and unforgivably adorable purrs, this mighty trio of fluffy goodness turns any sticky situation into one of pure cuddles. Pages of silly, good-natured giggles await any kid who loves superheroes, cats, or really funny read-alouds. And parents and teachers will like the gentle way this story subtly teaches that kindness and cuddles can often solve a problem that strength and muscle cannot. And reviewers love the EMERGENCY KITTENS! “These kitties will win hearts with a glossy-eyed glance.”–Kirkus “radiant preciousness. . . . Even hardened skeptics will fall to helpless babbling at each glimpse of the fuzzy felines gamboling through Mottram’s bright suburban scenes.”–Booklist “A winning, child-pleasing combo: superheroes and fuzzy kittens. In this Batman-meets-Fluffy tale of rescue, the Emergency Kittens bound off the page and come out victorious.”–BookPage

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