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This book is so cute! The story is being told from the perspective of a cat who thinks dogs are stupid and means to prove it. Adorable story and illustrations that are sure to make your little one giggle!

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Awesome book as far as pictures are concerned because there's scarcely any text to read, but since the book is for the little ones that doesn't really matter as the illustrations are great. I would wholeheartedly recommend to all little dog / cat lovers out there!

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A very cute book with delightful illustrations. As an owner of a golden retriever I can exactly see some of the dogs antics in real life. However, as a children’s book, I cringe at the use of the word stupid. It’s a word I did not allow my kids to say. Silly may be a better word or even goofy. Stupid sounds harsh and not very nice. Overall though, a very cute book.

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I received an eARC from netgalley and am writing an honest review.

This was a cute book. The end.

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This had fun scruffy and whimsical drawings and with words that would be fun to read to a child (though probably not sooo nice to call things stupid tbh). The climax /denouement was a bit abrupt, but it's a short kids book so *shrug*.

A cute book.

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Wonderfully silly story about dogs from a cat’s point of view. This would be the perfect read for story times. The pencil and crayon type drawings enhance the story with silly detail. Animal loving children are sure to get a laugh from this story.

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Cat tells us all about how silly dogs are. When cat gets a big surprise, it turns out dogs aren't as silly as they thought.

This book is great. The illustrations of the dog are fantastic - it's clearly a very happy dog as it's tail is wagging in every picture. The book is clever, engaging and full of bright pictures.

I'll be adding this book to my daughter's list for when she's a little bit older.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.

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First time author A. Cat has given us a delightful tale about dogs. A. Cat’s writing helper, Fred Blunt, have teamed up to write and illustrate a comical perspective of man’s best friend, the common dog. This is the perfect lap sit book for toddlers AND a hilarious first read book for beginning readers.

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Yes! Yes! Yes! This book is fantastically adorable, clever and witty. It left me with the biggest smile.

Whether you're a cat or a dog person, or just a person in search of a smile, this book is for you!

5 million stars

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I thought this was cute! The illustrations are soft on the eyes and feel good. The story was very much like cat vibes.

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Kids will love this. The snarky, pompous narrator cat initially notes all the smelly, foolish behavior and widely varying shapes of dogs, but gets its comeuppance when encountering a very BIG cat...a tiger.

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As a dog lover I knew I wanted to acquire this adorable book for our young readers. Very cute! Read through the pov of a cat which makes for an interesting and entertaining read. Beautiful illustrations as well.

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I would like to thank Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. The book features delightful illustrations and conveys a heartwarming message towards the end, making it a story that children are sure to enjoy.

However, despite the book's charm, it is not one that I would choose to give to my child. My concern arises from the very first sentiment expressed in the book, which labels dogs as "stupid." As a parent, I actively promote the use of respectful language and discourage the use of derogatory terms like "stupid." I believe that there are numerous other words that could have been chosen to convey a similar message without resorting to such language, thus resulting in a more suitable and well-rounded children's story.

While I appreciate the narrative depicting the rivalry between cats and dogs, I feel that the concept could have been presented in a different manner to resonate with a broader audience of parents and children. By employing more positive and inclusive language choices, the book could have maintained its playfulness while ensuring its appeal to a wider range of readers.

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Overall, this was a cute children's book. I enjoyed the illustrations and even cooed at how cute the story was.

Thank you to NetGalley, Fred Blunt, and Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books | Happy Yak for the opportunity to review and rate this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

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A sweet, cheeky book about dogs and cats. I love the simplicity of it and the cute drawings. The ending was very cute. I didn’t love the use of “stupid” twice (to describe dogs); but that’s personal preference.

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I read this book to a 5 and 7 year old. They liked this book and really liked seeing all the different types of dogs.

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So fun and so cute! I would definitely buy this book for my elementary students and recommend it to parents. Illustrations were so cute too! Way to show how cats think they're superior!

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A book about all the silly things dogs do written from a cats point of view! Why do dogs do silly things like chase their tails and sniff other dogs butts?! And why do dogs come in so many different shapes and sizes? These questions are pondered by a cat who wonders why dogs are so silly! But when this kitty comes into some trouble he realises that dogs do happen to be pretty cool and loyal 🥰

Dog loving kids will have a ball with this laugh out loud funny story! The colourful doodle type illustrations are fun and charming, sure to put a smile on their faces!

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See, I know A LOT of cats, and cats don't think dogs are stupid -- they have to act snobby so you don't know they care. I am in love with this hilarious little picture book -- the style reminded me of how I used to draw, but of course this is better done. The story is so funny and cute. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

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This is absolutely the most charming little book! The illustrations are fun and adorable, and the story actually had me laughing to myself. I would pick this up for anybody who loves dogs, cats, or a good chuckle.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

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What a funny book. According to Cat dogs are stupid, and that is all you need to know. But Cat changes his tune in this cute story. Well written and illustrated. Definitely fun for kids to read.

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