Bound To Stay Bound

Booklist - 01/01/2025 Young Scamp may look like a perfectly normal human baby, but don’t be fooled: she considers herself a cat. That makes two felines in the household—one bewhiskered Hector and one pigtailed Scamp. They do everything together, even taking on the diabolical vacuum cleaner whenever it dares appear, and Scamp considers herself to be an exemplary cat. But strange things start happening, startling both her and Hector. She stands on two feet! She enjoys a bath! She even tries a spoon! Scamp feels like a traitor, but when Hector accidentally gets trapped outside in the rain, the blossoming baby realizes she can use her newfound powers for good. Maybe she doesn’t have to be a person who is a cat; maybe she can simply be a cat person. The playful premise is a hoot, and Hector and Scamp are a truly precious pair. The inviting blue-and-pink-hued illustrations have a comforting, cozy quality about them, and comical details abound. An adorable ode to feline friends and a welcome reminder that growing up doesn’t have to mean everything changes. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.