Review: Kristi's Book Nook
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 6, 2013
Mandy chose a pet at the local pound. Her new cat was very special and she knew it right away. What Mandy didn't expect was that her cat would be so finicky and moody.If Lucy got excited or she felt some sudden mood, the fur upon her body changed to match her attitude. So Mandy named her "Blucy" as it seemed the thing to do. Since Blucy was the only cat whose color changed to blue.In an attempt to train her cat, Mandy realized she had no control over Blucy. This little cat wouldn't eat her food or drink her milk and would hide from Mandy. Blucy was rebellious and would get into mischief. She would draw on the walls with  blue crayon, swing from the rod holding the blue shower curtain and even jumped into the laundry basket of blue jeans. What will Mandy do to get her blue cat under control? Should she choose something blue and tasty? You will have to read the story to find out.Young readers, especially those who love the color blue, will love this tale of kitty control. This story could also be used as a tool for children who are first time pet owners. Blucy teaches tolerance, patience and friendship. The back of the book has fun cat facts and activities for readers. The illustrations are marvelously colorful, although there is a lot of blue, and invite young readers to share in the adventure. Simple sentences make for a fun read for any beginner.