The Scariest Kitten in the World

(Hardback)

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WARNING! This is a VERY scary story. It is the most spine-chilling story anyone has ever read. It takes place in a horrifying haunted house (okay, not that terrifying) . . . with a creepy creature (well, maybe not that creepy) . . . and its frightening friends (but are they that frightening). Seriously. Kids are going to be scared right out of their underpants by these guys! There's no way they're the cutest little critters anyone has ever seen . . . right The Scariest Kitten in the World is a great read aloud all year long, but especially during Halloween. Packed with humor and heart, with laugh-out-loud illustrations, this not-quite-scary story will keep readers laughing until the very last page.

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"Messner goes full-on goofy with this tale of a feline determined to frighten. Haley's not-so-dark cartoon illustrations of pudgy, sweet animals perfectly contradict the kitty's narration... this is sure to have 'em [readers] howling (with laughter)." --Kirkus

"Mock-horror text by Messner has oodles of performance potential, while the art's sweet-natured, wink-wink personality should remind readers of the sense of empowerment and glee that can come from playing monster." --Publishers Weekly

"Messner's lively text is humorously offset and extended in Haley's vibrant cartoon illustrations... A good choice for fans of the classic There's a Monster at the End of this Book." --Booklist

"The illustrations and text work together seamlessly, creating a masterful story hour experience that will be enjoyed over and over...A funny, perfectly childlike conceit explored to its full capacity for chuckles." --School Library Journal

"The well-paced text, vibrant pencil and digitally painted illustrations, and effective use of page-turns heighten the drama--and the silliness." --Horn Book

Author Bio

Kate Messner is a New York Times-bestselling author of children's books including Over and Under the Pond, The Brilliant Deep, and How to Read a Story. She splits her time between Lake Champlain and Southwest Florida and is trying to summit all forty-six Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Visit her at katemessner.com. MacKenzie Haley is an illustrator, runner, and cat lover who currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky. Her books include The Ninja Club Sleepover, Pega Sisters Go to Camp, and Funny Little Ghost. She has currently reached the maximum amount of cat shirts a grown woman is allowed to have, and is banned from buying any more (but can accept them as gifts). Visit her at mackenziehaley.com.