That Cat Can't Stay

Written by Thad Krasnesky and David Parkins

A family navigates a pet adoption dilemma, balancing cats and a surprising new addition.

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32 pages· 839 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 510L

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Bookroo's summary

In a household overrun by stray cats, a little girl and her cat-loving mom face off against a cat-averse dad. As five felines claim his favorite chair, Dad's desperation leads him to the pound. Will a big, fat puppy be the compromise this family needs? Discover the hilarious and heartwarming journey of love, resourcefulness, and unexpected solutions in this delightful tale.

From the publisher

Narrated by a cat-loving little girl, this story is a hysterical romp through a family’s pet adoption dilemma. Poor Dad does not like cats, and he voices his opposition to the steady stream of stray cats that always seem to wind up on his doorstep—thanks to a cat-loving Mom who wants to save every stray she finds. In an effort to win Dad over, the little girl hides a tiny stray kitten in her hood and convinces Dad to just give it one small squeeze. Dad manages, with trepidation, to stick out his pinkie and pet the creature. But now that five cats have taken over his favorite chair, he becomes desperate and makes a visit to the pound. Dad returns happily with a big, fat puppy—everyone gets something that they want. With hilarious ink and watercolor illustrations, this picture book demonstrates the resourcefulness, love, and compromises of a pet-loving family.

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