Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet

October 15, 2015
Bad Kitty isn't eating? It must be a sign of the apocalypse...or worse. Bad Kitty once ate a meatloaf the size of a car in 5 minutes, so if she's not eating, something must be horribly wrong. It's time for a visit to the vet--wait, where'd Bad Kitty go? First task: find the kitty. Then don the riot gear to get her into her cat carrier. When the vet (who knows just how to handle her) knocks Bad Kitty out with a shot, she visits the (kitty) Pearly Gates, where the feline St. Peter tells her she tormented Puppy too much to pass through. She's given one day to do something nice for Puppy, or she will be sent to Puppydog Paradise (which is far from idyllic for cats). Can Bad Kitty rescue her afterlife with a kind act for her drooling nemesis? Is it all just a dream? After the homage to Looney Tunes that was Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble (2014), Bruel gives an appreciative nod to Tom and Jerry; it's a lagniappe that Bad Kitty's mobs of young fans may not notice, though their adults will probably get a few chuckles. Kids will just enjoy Uncle Murray's fun facts (all about cat health and visits to the vet this time, of course) and Bad Kitty's ornery behavior; both are as entertaining as ever. Even a brush with death (or a bad tooth) can't reform this Bad Kitty. Good thing. We'd miss her! (Graphic/nonfiction hybrid. 7-10)

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December 1, 2015

K-Gr 3-Kitty looks terrible and she is not eating. When she gets to the vet, she does her best to be bad, but the vet knows how to handle a bad kitty. After a short exam, the vet gives Kitty a shot that, she thinks, means the end-Kitty finds herself waking up in Puppy Paradise because of her poor treatment of dogs on Earth. She is sent back, however, with the warning that the choices she makes in her world can have serious consequences for eternity. There are special conditions that she must honor in order to make it to Pussycat Paradise one day. Uncle Murray's facts, peppered throughout, help cat owners determine if they may have a sick cat. The illustrations are a delightful addition to a hilarious text and add charm and wit to an already beloved character. VERDICT Die-hard fans of this naughty feline will love this new story, and newcomers will be in for a treat. Even the most reluctant reader will have trouble putting this one down.-Wayne R. Cherry, Jr., First Baptist Academy Library, Houston, TX

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bibliophile - So I am a newbie here.. this is my first time reading this book from this series... I did hear about it when I was in kindergarten.. but I never really explored those types of books... i was more of a Junie B. Jones type XD... Anyways I'm actually quite bummed that I missed these book series when I was in kindergarten... but it still counts that I read it now... Anyways I don't know why the series is called Bad Kitty... because obviously Kitty has a huge heart... but let me get straight to the point... No pets like going to the vet.. and for me personally I can relate to Kitty because I absolutely hate going to the hospital (I DESPISE SHOTS... If you get one near me I will karate chop your hand and run as fast as I can)... But once Kitty's owner realized that Kitty was acting strange (symptoms: not eating and laying down) the owner decided to take Kitty to the vet... And before I finish.. I wanted to point out that I love the fine little details, drawings, and cartoons because it makes the story more enjoyable. I really like how the author had really creative ideas like a warning sign for Kitty, new articles concerning about Kitty, steps for taking Kitty to the vet... and the list goes on! So after many failed attempts to take Kitty to the vet... the owner doesn't give up... yet... and gets Kitty to go in to the vet... So once Kitty is taken to the vet... Kitty realizes that the vet is actually quite kind... and also gave Kitty a shot... So now Kitty is in "La-la-land" (Pussycat Paradise) where the gatekeeper warns Kitty that if Kitty isn't nice to Puppy, then Kitty will stay in Puppydog Paradise, and Kitty only has 24 hours... DUN DUN DUNNNNNN... So now Kitty is trying to be nice to Puppy... but whatever Kitty does something, it ends up going wrong! So what's going on??? Will Kitty show unconditional love to Puppy?? Will Kitty survive the vet appointment??? Well it's up to you to read and find out! I absolutely lived the comics because it made everything in a lighter and happy mood... Also I love how creative Kitty and Puppy's names are... I mean it's a genius idea!! SO if you want some irony, dry humor, just something to laugh at... then this book is for you... Read it!!!