One More Story, Tata!

VERDICT Highly recommended; this joyful intergenerational tale is a solid addition for most picture book collections.Tracy, Kristen. I Quit. illus. by Federico Fabiani. 40p. Farrar. Oct. 2024. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780374392192. PreS-Gr 1–This book follows the well-known plot of leaving home to find one’s way in the world, and then returning after having learned some important truths. Only in this case, the tale centers around a cat. When the cat is adopted by a family, life improves dramatically. Not only is the cat surrounded by soft spots, but it “snacked like a queen.” Life was good—very, very good—until the rules came. No scratching window screens and no chasing the baby. “Bad Kitty” quits and leaves, but it’s terrible out there—dark and scary, cold and rainy. This is a very appealing book. The artwork is bold and attention-grabbing, with large, detailed illustrations that support and add to the text. The story, told from the point of view of the cat, is familiar—learning to adjust to the rules of living with others. VERDICT This book will be sure to promote responses from young children and spark lots of conversation. A combination of eye-catching illustrations and a cat’s narrative perspective make this a fine choice for reading and sharing.–Myra Zarnowski