Here Comes Santa Cat
(Here Comes Cat)

Author

Deborah Underwood

Illustrator

Claudia Rueda

Publication Date

October 04, 2016

Genre / Grade Band

Fiction / K − 1^st

Paperback

Description

Christmas is coming, and Cat has a hunch he's not on Santa's "nice" list. But Cat knows what to do—dress up as Santa! What better way to be sure he gets a present? "Instead of being Santa," the narrator gently suggests, "why don’t you just try to be nice?” Doubtful at first, Cat quickly warms to the holiday spirit, but his attempts at gift-giving, caroling, and tree-decorating go hilariously awry. There are wonders still in store, though, and this holiday, Cat might surprise even himself with his capacity for generosity. He may also get a visit from the man in the red suit and an extraordinary surprise of his own. Readers of all ages will delight in this unsentimental holiday treat with a surprisingly sweet center.

Publication date

October 04, 2016

Classification

Fiction

Page Count

ISBN-13

9780425287958

Lexile Measure

450

Guided Reading Level

Publisher

Puffin Books

Series

Here Comes Cat

BISAC categories

Library of Congress categories

Kirkus

Cat seems to have all sorts of schemes up his furry sleeves; perhaps he’ll be angling for birthday presents or a visit from the tooth fairy next? Quite a charming character, that Cat. (Picture book. 4-7)

Publishers Weekly

Starred Review

Underwood and Rueda follow Here Comes the Easter Cat with an equally excellent outing that sees Cat attempting to assume the role of another holiday icon. Cat is concerned that he’s been too naughty during the past year (and he has a pie chart to prove it), so he dresses up as Santa—what better way to ensure he gets a gift? As in the previous book, the back-and-forth between Cat and an unseen narrator propels the story’s humor. “Instead of trying to be Santa, why don’t you just try to be nice?” suggests the narrator before coaching Cat through a few less-than-successful attempts at caroling and tree decorating (“Wow,” says the narrator, opposite an image of Cat thoroughly wrapped up in a string of lights). An ideal holiday pick for the naughty and nice alike. Ages 3–5. Author’s agent: Erin Murphy, Erin Murphy Literary Agency. (Oct.)

School Library Journal

Starred Review

PreS-Gr 3—The delightfully self-centered mischievous feline from Here Comes the Easter Cat (Dial, 2014) is back! He's been naughty and believes Santa will skip him, so he dresses as Santa to give himself a present. A patient narrator advises Cat that Santa gives to others, not himself. After many silly and ridiculous attempts, Cat gives something nice, learning the true meaning of giving and receiving. Readers will enjoy the playful exchange between the narrator and Cat, the expressive full-color ink and colored-pencil cartoonlike illustrations, and the nicely resolved ending. Great for reading one-on-one or in small groups.—Maureen Wade, Los Angeles Public Library

Deborah Underwood

Deborah Underwood has written numerous picture books, including New York Times bestsellers The Quiet Book, The Loud Book, and Here Comes the Easter Cat. Visit her at DeborahUnderwoodBooks.com.

Jared Chapman is the author and illustrator of several books, such as Vegetables in Underwear and Steve, Raised By Wolves. Visit him at jaredchapman.com.

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