The Scariest Kitten in the World

Indiana Young Hoosier Award Runner-Up

“Messner goes full-on goofy with this tale of a feline determined to frighten. Haley’s not-so-dark cartoon illustrations of pudgy, sweet animals perfectly contradict the kitty’s narration… this is sure to have ‘em [readers] howling (with laughter).” –Kirkus

“Mock-horror text by Messner has oodles of performance potential, while the art’s sweet-natured, wink-wink personality should remind readers of the sense of empowerment and glee that can come from playing monster.” –Publishers Weekly

“Messner’s lively text is humorously offset and extended in Haley’s vibrant cartoon illustrations… A good choice for fans of the classic There’s a Monster at the End of this Book.” –Booklist

“The illustrations and text work together seamlessly, creating a masterful story hour experience that will be enjoyed over and over…A funny, perfectly childlike conceit explored to its full capacity for chuckles.” –School Library Journal

“The well-paced text, vibrant pencil and digitally painted illustrations, and effective use of page-turns heighten the drama–and the silliness.” –Horn Book

“The text of this picture book is wordier, so older viewers might want to test their reading skills by trying it alone, while younger viewers could benefit from a reading in a melodramatic spooky voice to amp up the tension before the hilarity.” –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Kate Messner is a New York Times-bestselling author of children’s books including Over and Under the Pond, The Brilliant Deep, and How to Read a Story. She splits her time between Lake Champlain and Southwest Florida and is trying to summit all forty-six Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines.

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