This picture book is deceptively simple but full of humor and contains a really fun twist of an ending that teaches the importance of not being afraid of people who look different cause they just might become a new friend! Willems uses a small cat to walk around the neighbourhood, meeting some of the others out for a stroll but when Cat the Cat meets Blarggie he's unsure if Blarggie is friend or foe. You have to read to find out!

I love the Willems has surprises and twists in all his books that teach valuable leassons. His books keep kids engaged and laughing. I read this one in my baby and toddler storytime and the toddlers (especially the older ones) thought this was a hoot!

A great book about non-judgement and friendship told in Willem's delightful, silly way. ( )

Super cute shared reading book. Willem's illustrations are simple and easy to understand yet help children understand what is going on in the story. Very cute. ( )

This book is very focused on friendship and expressing that friends come in all different capacities. Being open to new friendships no matter similarities or differences of individuals is a big lesson. This book follows Cat as she runs into a variety of friends throughout her day. When she comes to someone she doesn't recognize she stops and he introduces himself as "Blarggie" and she thinks for a moment and then jumps with joy "It's a new friend!"

Super cute, short book about Cat the cat! Simple and playful illustrations with an open and friendly story.

Pretty simple, fun to read aloud, a little bit of a twist at the end (after Cat the cat introduces a few other animals, it's stumped by an unidentifiable one...but takes it in stride). ( )