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Kat & Mouse: I Like Cheese!

by Salina Yoon (text) & illus. by Salina Yoon
Bloomsbury. (Kat & Mouse: Bk. 1). Sept. 2025. 64p. Tr $12.99. ISBN 9781547612420. K-Gr 2
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K-Gr 2–Kat and Mouse have lunch together each day. Kat likes fancy sandwiches and plenty of ambience, while Mouse sits on the same log and eats cheese. Noting their vast differences, they decide to eat lunch apart from now on. But they miss each other, of course, so Kat makes a lunch for two that brings the best of both worlds together. Mostly spot illustrations have thick black outlines and bold, solid colors. Kat’s myriad props and displays communicate her vivacity. For each sandwich she brings, there is a dramatic-but-unsurprising reveal of its name, which adds wry humor. Add this to the stack of delightful early readers about friend pairs—it’s an excellent picture of how successful compromise can repair a relationship.
VERDICT Just like a sandwich someone else makes for you, this series starter is most delicious.
Reviewed by Rachel Owens , Jun 30, 2025

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