Book Review // CAT'S FIRST BABY by Natalie Nelson

Title: Cat's First Baby

Author: Natalie Nelson

Publisher: Quirk Books

Audience: Children (2-5 years)

Genre: Board Book Fiction

Pages: 28

Expected Publication: March 1, 2022

My Rating: 5 stars ✰✰✰✰✰

There are plenty of books out there about introducing a child to a new pet, but what about the adjustment that happens when a pet was there first? CAT'S FIRST BABY is a sweet little board book for situations just like that. Cat isn't sure what kind of creature mom and dad just brought into her home, but she knows that it isn't a cat! She's curious about this wiggly new being, and after awhile, she sees that they actually have quite a bit in common — both of them like to play, enjoy naps, and even take baths. The illustrations in the book are just beautiful, and the layout is simple, colorful, and easy to read. This book includes some slightly elevated language like "spectacular" and "apologize" which is good to help build up a child's vocabulary with words they might not hear otherwise. I would certainly purchase a copy of this book for my library's collection and would encourage other librarians to do the same. Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader's copy of CAT'S FIRST BABY!

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