Flubby Is Not a Good Pet!

Written and illustrated by J. E. Morris

Part of the Flubby series

A lazy cat faces a scary moment, revealing the true bond with its owner.

4.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 797 ratings

32 pages· 127 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· 140L

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Bookroo's summary

Flubby, the laziest cat around, refuses to act like other pets. He won't sing, catch, or jump. But when danger strikes, Flubby and his owner discover their unbreakable bond. Can this sleepy feline prove he's the perfect pet after all? With charming illustrations and a heartwarming tale, join Flubby on a journey of unexpected friendship and bravery.

"But he needs me."

— from the book

From the publisher

Meet Flubby–the lovably lazy feline who prefers a purr-fectly laid-back lifestyle! Flubby is a large, sleepy cat who refuses to do the things that other pets do. He won’t sing, catch, or even jump! But when a scary situation brings Flubby and his owner together, they realize they really do need each other–and that makes Flubby a good pet after all.

Awards

Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor (2020)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 127
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 140L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about cats Books about helping others Books about pets Books about children

After the last page

Talk about it together

Flubby the cat doesn't sing, jump, run, or catch, like other animals might. If you have a pet, what can it do? If you don't have a pet, what pet would you enjoy most, and why?

Flubby's owner wants Flubby to have more abilities, but in the end decides the most important thing is that they need each other. What do you appreciate about your family members or pets?

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.3

out of 7

“A full range of emotions, including happiness, frustration, boredom, concern, disappointment, fear, is conveyed with subtle changes in posture and eyes.”

Kirkus

Critic

The author & illustrator