THE CAT WANTS CUDDLES

Does Kevin the cat want a cuddle? Probably not—but maybe.

Kevin does not want cuddles…right now. Yes, Kevin may be cute, but this black cat with white snout and paws does not want a tickle or (perish the thought) a cuddle. Kevin wants a bath—self-administered, of course, and without spectators! Maybe if Kevin hides in the laundry or on the bookshelf…no luck. Grumpy Kevin surely does not appreciate being called a “big cuddly fluffball” (that is fluffy winter fur, notfat). Kevin escapes out the window. But back inside, the dog looks like he is enjoying the cuddle he is getting while Kevin is sitting out in the rain. Dang! Maybe Kevin doeswant to be cuddled. Once the dog’s knocked out of the human’s lap, cuddles are nice—for a second, but then it’s too much! Kevin needs space—don’t humans understand a cat’s need for space? Crumble and Gifford deftly capture a kitty’s love/hate relationship with its humans, and their funny take will resonate with human kitty lovers of all ages. Humans who just want to be left alone will also identify with Kevin. The amusing cartoons focus on Kevin’s sour expression, which rarely changes throughout the cat’s futile attempts to avoid affection. Kevin’s human is represented only from the shoulders down; their hands are pale. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

An entertaining Australian import, especially for cat lovers.