Displaying 1 of 1 2024 Format: Book Author: McKinnon, Heidi, author, illustrator. Title: Floof / Heidi McKinnon. Edition: First U.S. edition. Publisher, Date: New York : Algonquin Young Readers, 2024. ©2022 Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm illustration Summary: Floof is floofy cat with important things to do and mischief to accomplish. Target Audience Note: Ages 3-6. Algonquin Young Readers. Grades K-1. Algonquin Young Readers. Subjects: Cats -- Juvenile fiction. Genre: Picture books. Notes: "Originally published in Australia in 2022 by Albert Street Books, an imprint of Allen & Unwin"--Copyright page. LCCN: 2023036507 ISBN: 9781523525867 (lib. bdg.) 152352586X (lib. bdg.) System Availability: 5 # System items in: 5 # Local items: 1 # Local items in: 1 Current Holds: 0 Place Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Suggestions and more Librarian's View Large Cover Image Trade Reviews Kirkus ReviewA cat's gonna cat. Floof, a large, very fluffy brown-gray cat, welcomes readers to this sweet, comical book with an open paw. Who could resist the "floofiest" cat there is, with big, round eyes, a bushy tail, and an adorable smile? Readers learn about Floof's likes and dislikes; for instance, Floof loves syrupy pancakes and pizza. As for cat food, Floof can definitely leave it (and does). What else does Floof do? Plenty! "Floof reads. Floof gardens. Floof has many hobbies." The accompanying illustrations show Floof slumbering atop a stack of books and in a planter. Floof also finds time to fit into boxes. Floof "has important work to do," too--we see Floof dozing on a computer keyboard. Floof has friends--like the mice who gobble the family's food while Floof naps--but not the scary-looking dog. After a very busy day, it's lights out--for everyone else--and then a whole night for Floof to cut loose and carouse. There's nothing new here, but cat lovers will smile at this knowing, loving glimpse into a feline's typical daily and nightly routines. The engaging text welcomes emergent readers with very basic language--just one or two sentences or phrases per page--and the lively, humorous illustrations have a tactile quality; Floof's, well, very floofy, just waiting to be petted. Calling all kitty lovers: This charmer will make a purr-fect gift for new cat parents. (Picture book. 3-6) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission. Summary In this darling picture book, the cutest, floofiest cat has a very busy, very mischievous day! Floof is floofy. Floof has many hobbies. Floof has very important work to do and Floof also has a lot of friends. Floof is about to have a very busy day... An irresistible new picture book for cat-lovers, cute-lovers, and anyone who has ever been a little bit mischievous! Kids (and grownups!) will delight in noticing that when the text says one thing, the pictures say something very different. Floof also gently (and humorously) teaches readers the importance of self-love, self-care, and self-belief. This floofy cat is sure to make every reader smile! Displaying 1 of 1
