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Frank and the Bad Surprise
Frank the cat has it good: Tons of toys, unlimited Whiskies(TM) and space and quiet to stretch and nap and think and write.
Then his people bring home a box. A box with something unexpected inside. A puppy.
A puppy who doesn't know the rules of naps. A puppy who slobbers and tackles and barks.
This won't do.
Frank will just have to find a better home. Should be easy, right?
P R A I S E
"Highly relatable."
--Horn Book
"A series opener that will delight cat AND dog fans."
--Kirkus
"Cute and hilarious."
--Booklist
Book Details
- Publisher: Levine Querido
- Publish Date: Nov 12nd, 2024
- Pages: 64
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.10in - 6.40in - 0.20in - 0.30lb
- EAN: 9781646145003
- Recommended age: 06-09
- Categories: • Animals - Pets• Family - Blended Families• Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings
About the Author
Martha Brockenbrough is the author of two other books about Frank and Sunny. She likes both dogs and cats. Follow her on Twitter at @mbrockenbrough and marthabrockenbrough.com.
Author Residence: Seattle, WA
Jon Lau tells whimsical stories that are inspired by nature, animals, and our interactions with them. He is based in Los Angeles.Praise for this book
"Cute and hilarious" -- Booklist
"Lots of white space, repeated vocabulary, and humorous spot and full-page illustrations create a welcoming reading environment for youngsters. The fact that Frank's humans are a mixed-race gay couple only boosts this book's value." -- Booklist
"Brockenbrough's appealing early chapter book features simple, declarative sentences with lots of repetition and cat-centered humor. Lau's digitally manipulated, painted illustrations showing a slobbery corgi, an expressive cat, and two brown-skinned humans convey both Frank's moods and the gentle humor." --Kirkus Reviews
"A series opener that will delight cat AND dog fans." --Kirkus Reviews