Kitty-CAM - (Critter-CAM) by Margie Palatini

About the Book

"A kitty documents its adventures around the house with an action camera"--

Book Synopsis

See the world from a pet kitty's point of view via the video camera perched on its head in this playful and energetic Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book in the Critter-Cam series!

Jump, Kitty.
Jump. Jump. Jump.
Dunk, Kitty. Dunk.
Dunk. Dunk. Dunk.

A camera on a kitty's head captures its adventures in a typical day as it jumps, shakes, chases, and naps! Dan Yaccarino's bright art and Margie Palatini's simple text create a dynamic world that beginning readers will want to visit over and over again!

Review Quotes

"Readers follow Kitty through a day of pouncing, eating, washing, and playing. Kitty has a pet-cam attached to its head, and readers see everything the kitten sees. . . . Short sentences on each page support first reading experiences. Repetition of single words with a clear, bold typeface supports beginning word ­recognition. VERDICT For the ­newest ­readers, a glimpse of the world from a ­kitty's point of view."--School Library Journal "June 2023"

"A handful of mostly monosyllabic words conveys a cat's active day. Webcam on its head, the cat gets up to a variety of activities. Each spread switches from the cat's antics on the verso to what the camera captures on the recto. . . . Yaccarino's signature stylized illustrations manage the changes of perspective quite deftly. Spotting the gradually diminishing battery images adds more excitement. Effectively combines a novel storytelling strategy and limited vocabulary."--Kirkus "5/15/23"

About the Author

Margie Palatini is the author of many celebrated children's books, including Lousy Rotten Stinkin' Grapes, The Three Silly Billies, and Earthquack!, all illustrated by Barry Moser, as well as Sweet Tooth and Bedhead, both illustrated by Jack E. Davis. She lives with her family in New Jersey. Visit Margie at MargiePalatini.com.

Dan Yaccarino is the author and illustrator of over fifty books for children, including Piccolo, Unlovable, Every Friday, and The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau. Awards and honors for his work include being named The New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Children's Books, the Bologna Ragazzi Award, and an ALA Notable Children's selection Dan has also had the honor of being invited to the White House to read his books. He created and produced the animated series Doug Unplugs, Oswald, and Willa's Wild Life and character designed the series The Backyardigans.You may visit him online at YaccarinoStudio.com.