Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
In this amiable story, McPhail (Bad Dog) introduces two sisters, Krissie and Kait, who recount life with their rambunctious pet: a cat named Crash, whose resemblance to a cuddly stuffed toy belies his irrepressible energy and penchant for mischief. McPhail's pithy text ("Here he comes") and uncluttered pictures humorously foreshadow the feline's blunders, as Crash leaps from the top of the fridge toward a pristine birthday cake, hurtles toward an open can of paint, and barrels toward the girls' toy farm set, all with destructive results. "We were worried," confess the girls. "Maybe he was sick. Maybe he needed glasses." The vet gives Crash a clean bill of health, and he's back to his antics in no time. Crash does slow down long enough to accommodate the girls' displays of affection, letting one pick him up and the other put him in a dress. In his final escapade, Crash turns the kitchen upside-down one night while chasing a mouse. The clipped sentences are well-tuned to newly independent readers, and McPhail's delicate illustrations gently underscore a focus on familial closeness and unwavering child-pet love. Ages 3-6. (Aug.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Sisters Krissie and Kait love their rambunctious cat Crash. He lets them carry him and dress him up, and he always sleeps with them. But he has earned his name. He destroyed Kait's drum, Krissie's doll, and even a birthday cake. This story is a simple one to understand for those who adore their pets. The siblings love their cat unconditionally, and, of course, he redeems himself in the end. McPhail matches the short and sweet text with single-scene illustrations with a lot of white space to capture the action. This is a good addition to beginning reader collections even though it is formatted as a picture book. VERDICT Newly independent readers, cat lovers, and McPhail's many fans will enjoy Crash's antics.-Betsy Davison, Cortland Free Library, NY © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Over several page turns, Crash repeatedly disrupts the activities of Krissie, Kait, and their parents. Another "CRASH!" in the night wakes them as Crash apprehends a mouse. "Life with Crash is always fun!" the girls conclude. There's not much of a story here, but cat lovers may not mind: the pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations portray a squeezably tubby yet mischievously energetic feline. (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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