Thank you, author and the publisher, for the advance reading copy.

I like the artwork and the art sequence. I feel like I would have a better experience reading the book with the younger audience if it was a storybook just about cats or information regarding cats. The story seems a bit confusing and the character looks like he's being discriminated. I wish the teacher had done something for him.

Well, it's such an adventurous read nevertheless.

This is a cute story about a kid called Meow who does not understand why all the kids In His class all do the same thing. After reading this children’s book I liked the message that this book delivers. It’s ok to be different sometimes and to question things

A neat little story where everyone is living by the rules as to what’s “normal” and Meow is not ready to conform.

Graphics were fine. Not sure if I’d choose this book for my children when younger as it seems rebelliousness or ok. Being individual is one thing but disturbing others in the process I’d say not an agreeable thing to say ok to your child if you are trying to make them aware of what is an individual choice and what is borderline naughty.

A great book for any child of any age! I love that this story was gender-neutral and focused on having the confidence to be your own person. I read this to my niece and by the time I was halfway through, all 3 of them had come over to listen to the story.

A unique children’s book - I read the author/publisher’s notes and was excited as it is meant to be a positive read about inclusion, diversity, and being uniquely you. I read this book with my 6 year old (who my children’s book reviews are always influenced by before my own feelings of the book). Here is our collective takeaway;

- in a book that says it is meant to be diverse and inclusive; nearly all the characters are white, and nearly all are exactly the same size and shape. All the kids are able bodied. There is little to no diversity except for the uniqueness of the main character’s personality (I think maybe it’s meant to be about more? But it’s portrayed only as her personality, not that she actually struggles to fit in the ableism norm?)
- the main character is unique and does her own thing; but does so by not listening to instructions. The character acknowledges the teacher looses patience - and then goes on to say “those lines aren’t for me”…. But never concludes this thought for it to become a lesson?! How can the teacher learn to have more patience or change her habits? How can the child find a way to be respectful while clearly needing to be taught differently than other kids?
- there is no “learned lesson” in this book; we read it twice. I think it was meant to have a “the moral of the story is” influence; but it just… ends.

This story has oodles of potential. I was more disappointed I think after reading the author’s notes about the story and it just not living up to what was promised. With a few amendments (perhaps some dialogue between the main character and those who don’t understand her uniqueness) to have teachable moments, there could be some great learning opportunities in this book for readers. Unfortunately, right now, it’s a very confusing book for kiddos, and my 6 year old was unable to find the meaning or moral of the story.

The illustrations are beautiful. Again though, since the book promotes that it is about diversity and inclusion - perhaps the illustrations can also match that description.

If there were amendments made to the book to Match the authors described intent, I would love to read it again and review again!

My 5yo and I picked this one for its cute premise, and we really enjoyed the beginning. I loved the vivid, almost comic book like illustrations, and I especially loved the cat's dry commentary on Meow's antics. The cat's expressions are just fantastic. However, the end didn't totally work for me. I actually had to go back because I thought I had somehow missed a page or two.

Basically Meow ends up stealing bananas from a bunch of monkeys, the monkeys & other kids get angry, and then Meow sadly wonders if they should be like everyone else... then we immediately hit the last page where Meow is just like NOPE! And everyone is happy all the sudden. (I actually just went and read it again to make sure this is accurate.) I still feel like I'm missing something, but my 5yo said he liked it, so there you have it.

Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the free ARC!

I really enjoyed reading this with my four-year-old nephew, who found the word butts very funny! Meow thinks differently from the others and doesn't understand why they do everything they are told - like turning left to follow a sign, she prefers to play around and do what she wants. I'm not sure it's the best lesson to teach (in terms of not doing what you're told to do) but is a great lesson in being different and it turned out alright in the end.

Lots of colourful pictures which are lovely along with Meow's cat who keeps trying to tell her it's not how things are done.

I think lots of small children will find this a funny, entertaining read.

I really enjoyed this book- Meow thinks for herself as different and doesn't follow the rules or the social norms. She thinks she knows how cats act in certain situations but there is a cat in the story too that's always stating "that's not how it's done." I loved the pictures and illustrations and all the beautiful colors. Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for an ARC.

This a cute little story about a girl who doesn't want to conform to rules or directions and often finds herself ensnared in hijinks as a result! The artwork is colourful and fun, too!