ALA Booklist (Mon Oct 07 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

Everything was going great for Frank, a tuxedo cat; he had toys, snacks, and plenty of peaceful naps. But then his humans bring home a corgi puppy and his orderly existence is plunged into chaos. Feeling fed up and underappreciated, Frank types a few disgruntled letters to his humans (to no avail) and leaves in search of a better home. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, leading Frank to see his humans and the puppy in more loving light. Cute and hilarious, this early chapter book is just right for the Mercy Watson and Doggo and Pupper crowd. 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.

Horn Book (Mon Oct 07 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

This was not fair. But it was the way of the world. Just when you think you've got it good, someone brings home a puppy.

Kirkus Reviews (Mon Oct 07 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

Frank, a tuxedo cat, lives the good life until a new addition enters the fold.When his humans bring home a box-usually a fun thing to climb inside-Frank is horrified to find a corgi puppy. Puppies are not conducive to the good life, so Frank mails a letter to his humans urging them to take the dog back. They don't oblige, and when the puppy breaks a cardinal rule-she awakens Frank from a nap-Frank swats her (just a little swat) and is placed in his cage. How could his humans do that? When a second letter goes ignored, Frank runs away. But life outside doesn't turn out exactly how it looked from the window. Other humans don't want a cat…and it rains…and a bag of garbage hits Frank, so he returns home. When the puppy turns out to be instrumental in Frank's getting back inside and the humans make some accommodations, Frank changes his opinion of his new situation. 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.A series opener that will delight cat AND dog fans. (Fiction. 4-8)