This is a hilarious book with sparse words that features a naughty cat who is trying to be good so that Santa Claus won't forget him or leave him coal. The book is very interactive; the narrator is basically having a conversation with the speechless cat. This will make preschoolers and early elementary aged children alike laugh. It's a wonderful read-aloud for parents. Due to the smallness of its illustrations, it probably couldn't be used for a story time program in a public library. Cat tries out a new disguise in this follow up to Here Comes the Easter Cat. Cat is worried that he has not been nice enough to get a present from Santa. So his solution is to become Santa so that he can give himself a present. Of course, he has to learn how to climb down chimneys, which doesn’t go well. He also has to figure out how to fly without Santa’s magic reindeer. Perhaps a jet pack? He tries giving gifts to children, but they don’t seem to appreciate the fish. He even tries to decorate a tree, but it too ends in disaster. What is one naughty cat to do?Underwood has created a delightful sequel to her first Cat book. Once again Cat uses signs to communicate with the reader. The voice of the narrator is one of an adult, making this an ideal book to be read aloud by a teacher or parent. The rather disapproving but still encouraging tone of the narrator sets up the humor perfectly and with Underwood’s clear sense of comedic timing, the results are hilarious. Rueda’s art adds to the zany humor, often serving as the final funny note to a gag. She uses gentle colors and delicate lines, supporting the storyline clearly. Her comedic timing too is wonderfully spot on.A very funny addition to crowded Christmas picture book shelves, save this one to share aloud on Christmas Eve. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
What do You think about Here Comes Santa Cat (2014)?
Not as good as the Easter Cat book but still very cute.
—erre266
What a cut christmas picture book about being good
—patrick
