I Am the Boss of This Chair

By Carolyn Crimi, Marisa Morea (Illustrator)

A top cat faces a new kitten's challenge to his throne.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Oswald Minklehoff Honey Bunny III rules his domain, especially his cherished chair. But when Pom Pom, a playful kitten, arrives, Oswald's reign is threatened. Can he learn to share his kingdom and discover the joy of friendship? As Oswald grapples with sharing his space, he must decide if there's room for two on his throne. This delightful tale explores the challenges and rewards of welcoming a new sibling, with Oswald's journey offering a heartwarming lesson in companionship and compromise.

From the publisher

When a new kitten joins the family, can a top cat learn to share his chair—and (almost) everything else, too?

“I, Oswald Minklehoff Honey Bunny III, am the boss of this chair. You may look at it, and you may walk by it, but you may not sit in it. Because I am the boss of this chair, and that’s that.”

Oswald Minklehoff Honey Bunny III has always been top cat. Then Pom Pom the kitten comes along and suddenly Oswald isn’t the boss of everything anymore—not the toilet paper, food dish, back door, toy mouse, or even his own special chair. Will Oswald realize that life is more fun when you have a friend—and that, really, there’s plenty of room on the chair to share? A fun picture book with a comforting message for any kid with a new sibling.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 550L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about sharing Books about cats Books about character traits Books about social themes

What readers & critics say

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“Friendship and sharing seem just as linked in books as they are in real life! The illustrations in this book are absolutely gorgeous, and the color combinations are especially lovely and unique. While initially "being the boss" of all the things seems most important, it turns out having a co-boss is actually a lot more fun, and the lesson is just as applicable to siblings and friends as it is cohabitating cats!”

Marmee

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