The poems in this collection showcase the goofy and poignant aspects of these dear animals in brief, illustrated verses. With a whimsical and sometimes sassy voice, often from a first-person (first-cat?) perspective, Saltzberg captures various amusing facets of cats’ lives. The overall effect is decidedly Silversteinesque, complete with brief, rhyming poems set against stark white pages and black-line illustrations. . . . A solidly funny and humorous collection of poetry, complete with illustrated cats so cute readers will want to reach out and give pats.
—School Library Journal
The verses play with form, employing everything from a straightforward haiku to a lengthier call-and-response. . . . The entertaining text veers from simple and silly to surprisingly sophisticated, and sweet, scribbly drawings accompany each poem—adding humor and plenty of personality a la Shel Silverstein, who is affectionately acknowledged in the dedication. It’s just the thing for any animal lover in the mood for a good laugh and feline fun.
—Booklist
The rhythm and repetition of the simple language will be a confidence builder for a newly independent reader, and pattern changes offer a chance to explore non-rhyming approaches to poetry alongside concepts like visual and slant rhymes. . . . There’s something for every cat lover here, even the allergy sufferers . . . and dog people, too, as long as they don’t mind their favorite critter is a second choice.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books