 | Just Kitten Around (Bodega Cats) Author: Burgos, Hilda Eunice | |
| Price: $6.55 | ||
Summary:
Told in alternating voices, anxious Yesenia and her newly adopted, mischievous kitten Candy save each other in their own way after getting off to a bumpy start.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (12/15/24)
School Library Journal (05/01/25)
Booklist (12/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 12/01/2024 The second book in the Bodega Cats series focuses on Yesenia and her cat, Candy. Having three overachieving sisters and Dominican parents with high expectations leaves fifth-grader Yesenia feeling overwhelmed and anxious. To mitigate the anxiety, her pediatrician recommends that Yesenia get a pet, something to care for and love. As luck would have it, Yesenia’s aunt and uncle have kittens to give away at their bodega. ¡Vamos! The cat Yesenia picks and names Candy proves to be an unruly handful, to her parents’ dismay; however, all their scolding results in Candy running away. Chapters alternate between Yesenia’s and Candy’s perspectives, and Burgos deals with realistic situations with gentle humor and tenderness. This slim chapter book will work well for independent readers ready for more text, but the fifth-grade protagonist also makes it appealing to those who may be reading below grade level. Spanish phrases are sprinkled throughout, as are grayscale chapter illustrations that provide an adorable portrayal of Yesenia’s world. A sweet, relatable series. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
