Alysson Foti Bourque

Wednesday is often called "hump day" but Alycat learns that her day has turned into a cattywampus, or abnormal, Wednesday. Her day begins with seafood gumbo and ends with eggs and beignets, and everything in between is topsy turvy and backward! This cattywampus Wednesday is certainly a day to remember but Alycat proves that she's able to deal with it all!

This is a story that will make children laugh but it can also be a teaching tool. The past few years have proven that life is unpredictable and changes can occur overnight, but this cute little cat shows children that they can adapt and make the best of their situations. The text is easy to read, there are bright, colorful illustrations that children will love, and they will enjoy the tips in the author's note, with their play on words that encourage them to 'stay Paws-itive', 'to spend time with your fur-ends', and not to 'fur-get to count your blessings'.

Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday is a fun book for both children and adults, and it could be a great resource in planning a special library program or classroom activity.

I received a copy of this book from the author via iRead Book Tours. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.… (mere)

It was fun to once again catch up with Alycat and her friends in Alysson Foti Bourque’s Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday. I love seeing what she was up to now. She learns some very valuable lessons along the way, such as, staying positive and having a great outlook will help you pull through even on a very wacky day. It is one of those books that will books that can be read over and over again.

Once again artist, Chiara Civati, shows off her talents by illustrating Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday. The pictures are bright and vibrant that perfectly goes with the scenes and really bring Alycat’s story to life. I think they visually keep the children’s attention and actually seeing how the adventure unfolds for Alycat and her friends.

I am giving Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday a very well deserved five plus stars. I would give it one hundred if we could. I recommend it for readers who are between the ages of three and eight. My kids and I look forward to reading the other books from the Alycat series in the near future. This would be a great addition in a public or school library and a fun book for a classroom story time. I am sure other young readers will love it as much as my family did.

I received a hard cover copy of Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.… (mere)