We need a whole, whole lotta funny books for kids right now and this is a great one.
There are some usual suspects involved here. Yes, there is a large, squishy cat who pretty much owns the territory with his best friend, Maggie. Squash is a lie in the sun sort of cat. Maggie is a shine bright in the spotlight sort of girl. Yep it's the old friends that are different thing.
And then... Pirate Lou shows up. How many of us remember Norman who swore he didn't do it. Well, Squash is about to have a lot in common with Norman because suddenly there isn't that much room in Maggie's bed every night. Someone is taking up more than his fair share.
With me so far? Like I said ... the usual suspects. Until...the genius Sasha Mayer kicks in and takes us through some fabulous hilarity, Soooo goood.
If it's one of those days, reach for this one. You need it. It needs you. Even if you're a dog person, or especially if you're a dog person, give yourself a treat. Read it ... maybe even twice.
Recommended by: Barb Langridge, abookandahug.com
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Squash, the Cat and best friend Maggie find out that true friendship can thrive after a bout of green-eyed jealousy.
Squash, the cat (who looks a lot like the vegetable) and super-friendly Maggie are always together morning, noon, and night.Squash is a nap-in-a-lap kind of cat and Maggie is a sparkling-in-the-spotlight kind of girl. Despite their many differences, the two are the best of friends. That is, until a new pirate toy captures Maggie’s attention and, it seems just as Squash feared, her affection. Now three’s a crowd and Squash feels left out and jealous.
In this story of accountability and forgiveness, these cute characters help kids learn the important lesson of owning up to your actions and being able to accept an apology. Best friends fight, and teaching young readers how to deal with it when it happens is an invaluable social emotional learning skill. Squash and Maggie show kids how easy it can be.---from the publisher
40 pages 978-0593566565 Ages 4-7
Keywords: cat, friendship, dealing with feelings, dealing with emotions, jealousy, relationships, Social Emotional Learning, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old
