Here Comes Teacher Cat

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Cat is not pleased to be tapped as substitute teacher. Not only is it cutting into his naptime, but a roomful of kittens is a little, well, terrifying. Still, off to school he goes, where, faced with six adorable kittens, he follows the lesson plan - music, building, painting - but in pure, mischievous, unadulterated Cat style. By the end, he and the kittens have formed a rock band, built a fish- spewing fountain, covered the classroom in blue, yellow, and red paint, and Cat has learned a thing or two about inspiring others by being himself. But even more heart-melting is what the kittens have learned from Cat.

Reviews

[A] back-to-school heart warmer. The Wall Street Journal

Underwood and Rueda maintain the droll narration and spare visual humor of the previous books as Cat guides eager kittens through music (electric guitars are involved), building time (a fountain that spouts fish is involved), and art (major cleanup is involved). Theres plenty to giggle over. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Kids will think it is just purrfect. The Washington Post

The interplay between unseen narrator and substitute teacher Cat fuel the humor, and Claudia Rueda's adorable, deadpan illustrations carry the simple story. Common Sense Media

In a clean-up worthy ofThe Cat in the Hat, the kittens pitch in to save the day. . . . Cat's droll expressions and signs are highlights . . . [and] readers may get a kick out of imagining what adventures they might have with their own substitute teachers.Kirkus

"Whether new to this series or a seasoned fan, this amusing read-aloud has much to offer the younger back-to-school crowd."School Library Journal

"Underwoods clever use of page-turns and comedic timing . . . deliver a droll story about the joys and challenges of teaching."The Horn Book

Author Bio

Deborah Underwood is the author of several picture books, including theNew York TimesbestsellerThe Quiet Book;Bad Bye, Good Bye; and Cat's other adventures-Here Comes the Easter Cat, Here Comes Santa Cat, Here Comes the Tooth Fairy Cat, and Here Comes Valentine Cat. She lives in San Francisco with her cat, Bella, who inspires Cat's hijinks. Claudia Rueda's picture books includeIs It Big or Is It Little, Huff and Puff,My Little Polar Bear, and of course, Cat's New York Times bestselling previous adventures.