I received a complimentary copy of this book "Cats Are Great BUT" and all opinions expressed are my own. A kids book about owning a cat. It kinda makes it sound like cats are bad lol. Maybe just showing that it takes work to own a pet.

Princess Fuzzypants here: What kid would not love to be owned by a cat? We are cute and fuzzy and sweet. We have it all. But we also have needs and wants. We are not short furry children. Having a cat adopt you comes with a whole set of responsibilities and before such an important decision is made, it is best to look at both sides of the debate.

This is where this book finds its niche. It talks about many of the wonderful things that come with kitties. It also talks about some of the drawbacks that come with the territory. We have developed certain requirements that might upset or frustrate the uninformed human. Rather than waltzing into the relationship blindly, which would not be good for either party, this book allow the young child to weigh the pros and cons and discuss them with the adults in their lives. It provides a lot of valuable information which sets it apart from other books for this age group. And the artwork is rather cute.

Four purrs and two paws up.

An informative look at owning a cat, but I wasn’t the biggest fan of the art. There are lots of other books about cat ownership and I’m glad this is an option but the design could have been more appealing.

This is a comic type book to convince parents to get a cat. It goes through situations and thinks through how to deal with them. It is almost like an owner's manual;. Overall, I thought this book was pretty good.

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Useful and adorably illustrated book that tells you what it is like to own a cat. Don't just get one because they are so cute. They are still a life and have their quirks.

There is also a dog version available.

Very handy thing - will make you think twice about whether you will be a good pet owner or not.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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As a cat lover, I was excited to see this children's book, something that would encourage children to be mindful pet owners.

I feel like this book is way too discouraging to help a child want a pet, and want to care for it. It makes the entire experience sound terrible, like the cat is going to wreck every aspect of the family dynamic and house. I get how the reality of, say, wanting a pony and actually HAVING a pony is starkly contrasting, but do we have to rub every single little detail of the work in a child's face? Can we at least contrast each hard thing with a rewarding thing?

I would never have had children if someone had given the same negative "it's all going to suck, but..." messages like those in this book.

Also, I really didn't prefer the illustrations.

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Wonderful book to teach children's about cat ownership. It contains ways to correct undesired habits and make life easier for both of you.

Children often want pets without thinking about any of the bad things that come along with being a pet parent. This book is a great guide to show children that not everything about having a cat is fun. They need to be able to do work to help their parents with having a cat. I could see children using this book to guide them when they are asking their parents for a pet cat.

This is a great book for a child that is getting a cat for the first time. The way it is written is so cute and also very informative. It gives good tips on how you should raise a cat. I like how in the beginning, a plant was used to show that they were responsible and ready for a pet.

This is a cute book that would be great for helping kids understand what a cat needs and why cats do some of their strange behaviors. Seems perfect for kids age 4-8.

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What a cute book! I love my two cats and I know I have plenty of patrons at the library who love their cats, so I'm sure they'd love this book!

I requested this because it definitely mirrors my own feelings about cats (I adopted two kittens in March, and one of my librarians also just adopted a kitten after putting down a senior pet, so we spend a lot of time swapping kitten horror stories!). I think both of us can definitely relate to the problems here! It’s part story, part advice book, as the little girl presents a problem and the story gives a solution (for instance, getting kitty a scratching post for her claws). It’s a little wordy for storytime, but I think it would be great for a family that’s looking to adopt a cat, or maybe hoping to explain to an elementary school-aged kiddo just how much *work* a new pet can be. The illustrations are cute and comic style. This is the second book in a row I looked at today that had an all-caps font, though, which I don’t love (all-caps is really hard for people with dyslexia and other processing or vision issues).

”Cats are Great But” was written by Stepanka Sekaninova has a publish date of May 7, 2024. Thank you to Net Galley for the advanced copy.

As a cat lover, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Educational if you have never had a cat for a pet. The facts of kittens to full grown cats was exact. Even though I have had cats my entire life, I loved how the author helped me to recall how cute kittens were, but how adventurous and mischievous they can be, especially at night when you are trying to sleep.

One thing that stood out as all the pain in the neck things cats do, the author provided a quick fix for the cats behavior. As far as night time escapades go, try playing with your cat for 30-60 minutes before bed. For cats clawing the furniture, one is provided with the reason cats claw at furniture and advises getting a scratching post or two. The section on cat hair being everywhere hits home for every cat owner whether short or long haired cats reside with you. The author simply discusses adult cats may want babies but can be spayed or neutered. The section on cat behavior and what the cat is communicating is helpful to this long time cat owner.

This would be a great book for a young person to let them know what owning a cat entails. They are cute and fun, but also some work is involved.The text is accompanied by adorable drawings of a child and cats placed into situations discussed in the book. Even if my child already knew the information from living with a cat, a young reader would love reading a chapter book with something they already have knowledge of in their life.

Thanks again NetGalley for the ARC.

This is a very cute little book for kids about how to take care of a cat. Start with a plant!
Loved the illustrations. The writing was great and easy to read. Great book for kids who want a cat.

This book is the perfect CATS 101 for anyone considering bringing a cat into their life. It is a book focused on children, but I consider that this information is very well presented and could be useful to all types of people. It is a realistic guide because at the end of the day you are bringing a living creature into your home that needs a lot of care and affection, it's a huge responsibility and it's nice to know in advance the kind of situations you might run into.

This book is perfect for a kiddo who would like a kitten or cat. They can read before they get a cat and learn all of the things to do or not do with their new pet.

There is a reason cats have claws. We as owners just need to figure out what to do to help so they do not destroy our things.

How to care for a cat is an important thing to learn before getting the animal. What a perfect book for a kiddo.

I would recommend this book to any family considering bringing a cat into their home. It’s a great educational resource for any young person looking into adopting a cat. The language is appropriate for most children ages five and up. The illustrations are both comical and educational. The book feels is a bit negative upfront about bringing a cat into your home but it’s also realistic. If you make it through each page thinking, “I can handle that,” then you would probably make a fantastic cat family.
I have had a cat myself and there was some information in this book that I didn’t know either, so this might be a good resource for parents as well!
Definitely consider reading this book before adopting a cat or kitten.
I received a free copy of the book for review purposes and I’m happy to share my opinion about it.

I like these books. The pictures are cute and the information is basic but they're a good quick guide to pet care. This one is about cats, and it was kind of odd to prove you're responsible by taking care of a pet, but the idea is correct that kids should be able to prove they're responsible before being left to care for another living creature.
Most of the information is about cat behavior, which makes sense, because cats are easy to feed and water. But their behavior is nuts if you're meeting them for the first time!
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

This book caught my eye as a cat lover. I read it quickly since it's intended audience is young readers. This is a really great introduction for kids who are first time cat "owners" to help answer many of the questions that come up with having a cat.

Why do cats sleep all day? Why do they wake me up at night? Why do cats scratch the furniture? Why is there cat hair everywhere? What do we do if we want to go on vacation?
As someone who has owned cats their whole life, these were great topics to address and good answers to a juvenile audience. I could see using this with my stepson when we adopted our cat 5 years ago.

Highly recommend checking this out if you are adding a furry friend to your family and want to ease the transition for any kids in your house.