Expressive and engaging, this picture book is the cat’s meow. A warm portrayal of kids and furry friends that introduces young children to phonics, emotions, and active listening.
Useful for those wanting to understand church imagery or as an introduction to some of the stories of the early history of Christianity. For churches with stained glass windows or other art with this type of imagery, this would make an ideal book to have in the pews or church library for young people who might find saint spotting an interesting entry point to their visit.
The title’s minimal text and the age of the protagonist will hold little interest for preschool readers. Sideways portraits may distress the literal minds of toddlers and infants. Mommy-and-me time is an important topic, especially for new parents; however, this book fails as a read-aloud and as an instruction manual.