What's Michael? Vol. 9: The Ideal Cat
Gr. 4-8. Rendered in black and white, this collection of short stories about Michael the fat cat are lighthearted, quick, and have the consistency and familiarity of lollipops. Included are a story that turns the familiar tale "The Ugly Duckling" into a story about kittens and a misplaced puppy, a martial arts story in which romanized Japanese expressions have been translated for monolingual English readers, and various takes on life from a spoiled cat's perspective. Kids will find the gentle silliness surprisingly addictive, so they may ask for previous volumes.Francisca GoldsmithCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved