My cat brother, Sterling

Both humourous and heartwarming, this is a clever story about identity and acceptance told through the guise of an adorable children's book. I loved Rocky's narration of the story and his bond with Sterling. The eye-catching and vibrant illustrations sure bring the characters to life!

I was pleasantly surprised at the underlying message of this cute and delightful picture book. Overall, it definitely exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to everyone (especially animal lovers).

Oh my gosh this book is so cute! It follows the story of dog named Rocky who is trying to help his cat brother, Sterling, who is quite confused about how to be a cat. Rocky explains that Sterling likes to do all of the things that he likes to do, for example peeing outside and playing fetch, but Rocky feels it is his duty to help teach Sterling to be a cat. Over the course of the story, Rocky begins to realize that he may not have ever actually told Sterling he is a cat, and telling him now would mean he might lose his dog-like sidekick, so it is really a moral dilemma!

I could definitely see this book becoming a favourite with my grade 3 students. It is cute and funny and has stereotypical and relatable animal characters, with fun pictures and large beautiful fonts. I would highly recommend this book to parents and teachers of children in the age 4-8 range and will definitely be picking up a copy for my classroom library! Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review an advance copy of this book!

I love loved this story about Sterling, the cat who thinks he’s a dog. Told from his REAL dog brother’s perspective, the reader sees all the doglike things Sterling does, and all the times narrator struggles with telling him that he’s really a cat.

This story helps kids learn to accept people as they are and not try to label them with obstacles because they’re supposed to act certain ways. Be yourself and let everyone else be themselves would be obvious themes for this book. Very well done.

Thank you to NetGalley and BuzzBook.net for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

A heartwarming picture book that will leave young readers giggling with delight. The story is both funny and touching, and the illustrations are adorable. The message of accepting and loving each other despite our differences is an important one, and the author does an excellent job of conveying it in a way that is accessible to young children. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun and uplifting read-aloud for their little ones.

Wonderful children's book that I would recommend in any children's library! Thank you to the publisher via NetGalley for this arc. I read this voluntarily and all opinions are my own.

Princess Fuzzypants here: As a Maine Coon, I cannot imagine any cat would want to be a dog but Sterling is one such cat. Even though he lives in a house with other cats, he decides he wants to be just like his big brother- who just happens to be a dog. Rocky tries to tell him that the things he mimics are not what cats do. Or does he? He goes through the whole litany of doggie things and each time, Sterling shadows him and does them equally well.

By the end of the book, Rocky is resolved to accept that Sterling is going to be dog in everything but name. And that suits Rocky very well. It is a delightful book, based on real characters. The story is sweet and the artwork adorable. I loved it and I bet the young readers in your household will too. Five purrs and two paws up.

Sterling, an adorable little cat, firmly believes he is a doggie just like his idol...Rocky! He wants to be Rocky's clone and follows him everywhere mimicking everything he does.

Sterling makes a barking noise when he sees the mail lady, goes potty outside refusing to use his inside litter box, is bored with the cat tower offered to him, and loves to curl up and snuggle with his hero Rocky as he drifts away, just to name a few. The other cats in his home love doing cat things but not Sterling.

By the time Sterling turns four he and Rocky are inseparable. Rocky doesn't tell his buddy that he really is a cat because he is so happy to have a dog brother in a house full of cat sisters. Feeling guilty about the omission he decides he owes it to Sterling to teach him his true identity. Will this be the end of the loving bond that the two have woven together?

This fun, humorous, heartwarming book is based on the author's real-life pets. The illustrations are amazing. They are full of expression and action. They visually enrich the storyline. It is certainly a book for pet lovers and highlights to children that even though we are different we can still accept and love one another. I highly recommend this book.

A sweet story that deals with very important issues: acceptance, be who you are.
The story made me smile and I loved the character and how the author use the story to convey a message.s
Lovely illustration, good storytelling
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

We can be whoever we want to be. If a cat wants to be a dog, I support this.
This is a very cute story with equally cute illustrations. I think children will really enjoy this story as much as I do.