I Don't Want a Cool Cat!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2009

I Don't Want a Cool Cat!

By Emma Dodd

A girl searches for the perfect pet among quirky cats. Will she find her match?

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32 pages
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A young girl embarks on a whimsical quest to find the perfect pet, encountering a parade of quirky cats, each with its own unique personality. Despite the comical chaos, none seem to fit. But just when hope seems lost, a special feline captures her heart. Will this be the one she's been searching for? Dive into a playful adventure filled with laughter and heart, where the bond between a girl and her new furry friend unfolds in delightful rhymes. Perfect for cat lovers and little ones alike.

From the publisher

In this hilarious, heartfelt picture book, one little girl discovers just how difficult it can be to find the perfect pet. Along the way, she meets a zany mix of cats with distinct personalities, but none of them are right for her! After a comical cat chase, she finally finds a special one to call her very own. In this follow-up to I Don’t Want a Posh Dog!, Emma Dodd reminds readers that, while there are many different kinds of pets to choose from, everyone of us can find a loveable four-legged friend to share our hearts and hugs with. With whimsical illustrations and playful rhyming text, I Don’t Want a Cool Cat! demonstrates the bond people share with their favorite feline friends–the perfect read-aloud for cat lovers and their little ones.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about petsBooks about imagination and play
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 9, 2010
First published
January 22, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316036740

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