This is a beautiful children's book translated from the original Polish (I think -- Alya i trzy koty) that tells the story of three cats whose owner is going to have a baby. They don't know that, of course, and are intrigued by the growing belly that sometimes has thumping going on within, then their owner's mysterious disappearance. When the baby comes home they are originally a little unsure, but they quickly learn that there's enough love for all and they become a happy family of one more.

The art is lovely and the tone is sweet. Children of families with cats will relate to these three kitties and what it's like to grow up in a home already filled with felines. Some reviewers have suggested that it's a metaphor for being a child when another baby is born and that may work, but that may also be overthinking things. Kids whose parents had cats when they were born are likely to hear similar stories and have similar family memories of the cats reacting with amusing alarm at the jumping belly before forming a bond with the new, furless little creature who's been brought home.

This is a lovely story that will be an especially big hit with cat loving families.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.

A perfect book for children expecting a new sibling. And if they love cats it’s doubly perfect!
The author captured the personality of felines who won’t let a growing belly stop their cuddle area.
This is a story of love for our furry friends and new babies. What could be better?

My son and I read this book and we enjoyed it.

The ending felt a bit abrupt, I think it could have been expanded. But I love the idea of involving other members of the family when there is new arrival. I have not come across a book which features this perspective.

A lovely read with beautiful illustrations.

A funny and interesting tale of the birth of a new baby and how the feline friends have to deal with less attention. Truly humorous.

This is a beautifully illustrated book with a lovely, artsy middle eastern feel. It’s a nice book to read to young children when there is a new baby being born in the family. At times I felt the transitions in the text could have been better, it seems like a few pages were missing.

Absolutely beautiful illustrations punctuate this clever and accomplishable read. Ideal for upper elementary and beyond. I’d add it to my classroom shelf gladly.

A cute little book with lovely illustrations detailing three cats that belong to a couple who are expecting a baby. Unfortunately, there wasn't much about the cats' anxiety or how they felt about the baby. I thought it would the the main conflict of the book but it blew over in a single page. And yes, I am aware that this is a children's book but still. There wasn't much about baby Alya either despite her name being in the title, which is weird. Nevertheless, an adorable read for the little ones.

A beautifully written children's book that is good for when you are expecting another child to emphasise that you will still love everyone the same even if there is also another to love.

This story uses the cats in the household to portray this which I think is great because young children are always interested in animals. It demonstrates that the cats fear they wont be as loved as they were before this new little creature came home which resonates with how some young siblings to be feel in real life.

I rated this book 4 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐ for the creative use of the cats rather than a first child feeling fearful in the situation of a new baby coming home and for the gorgeous illustrations.

Thank you to netgalley and publisher for allowing me to preview this book in return for an honest review.

This book is very sweet. I've heard a lot about how a new baby can drastically impact dogs but I've personally never heard anything from the point of view of a cat. I thought the illustrations of the cats were really cute and the style suited them well, but I wasn't a fan of how that particular style made the adults look.

The illustrations for this book are beautiful. Facial expressions are nicely done and the cats are adorable. Plenty of detail is included.
The story is a tactful way to share about changes to a household when a new human baby is expected.

The story itself is a bit abrupt. It feels like there are pages missing.
I understand why Myriam is gone for days but perhaps Sami should be shown, and come home after a day or so and talk to the kittens, explain who will take care of them while the couple is gone. Or Grandma should arrive to fill their food bowls.

Where did Sami go? Did Myriam trade him in for the baby? I think this may be worrisome for young children.

What an adorable book with absolutely stunning illustrations!

Teaching children about a new baby can sometimes be daunting and upsetting for the parents and the children. This is such a lovely way of doing it using the 3 cute cats.

I love type of illustrations used in this book. They appear as if drawn in bright sunlight where everything is illuminated starkly and even fine details of structures and buildings are visible.
Artwork of this story is Excellent.
Story is also simple easy to read for young kids.
It is simple and uncomplicated.
Three cats described in tale are cute. They are cute emotionally and worry for their master's love, when new born arrives.
A very good book to gift to kids to get them started on a lifelong reading habit.
Thanks netgalley and publisher for review copy.

This book was so cute. I have animals, and I love that this story shows the cats and baby living together with the cats protecting her. I love it!!

This children's book tells the story of a new baby entering a family from the perspective of three cats. I found this perspective unique because most books covering the arrival of a new baby are told from the view of an older sibling. In this story, some of the plot points occur very abruptly; for example, a grandmother suddenly appears without an introduction and the cats' feelings of abandonment are resolved without a clear solution. Despite a few awkward transitions, this is overall a very cute children's story.