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Summary
The Scariest Kitten in the World is a hilarious picture book by Kate Messner and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley in the vein of The Monster at the End of This Book about a not-so-scary kitten and a not-too-terrifying haunted house.
WARNING! This is a VERY scary story.
It is the most spine-chilling story anyone could ever read.
It takes place in a horrifying haunted house (okay, not that terrifying) . . .
with a creepy creature (well, maybe not that creepy) . . .
and its frightening friends (but are they that frightening?).
Seriously. You're going to be scared right out of your underpants by these guys!
There's no way they're the cutest little critters you've ever seen . . . right?
Packed with humor and heart and adorable illustrations, this not-quite-scary story will keep you laughing until the very last page.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2--While the creatures within this beguiling book would like readers to "Behold the terror!" most readers will find that "hold back the laughs" is more befitting. Readers are warned, encouraged to think of happy thoughts, anything but to continue through this title of (tongue firmly planted in cheek) chills and thrills. But, of course, readers will be turning the pages and read-aloud audiences will be calling out to continue as an adorable white kitten, two cute puppies, some chicks, and more try to be scary. When they can't scare "you," the reader, on face value, they don costumes and try again. The scariest "ghost of a bloodthirsty duckling" covered in a flowered sheet will not scare anyone, but it will have readers laughing. The illustrations and text work together seamlessly, creating a masterful story hour experience that will be enjoyed over and over. VERDICT A funny, perfectly childlike conceit explored to its full capacity for chuckles.--John Scott
Publisher's Weekly Review
"It's not too late for you to choose a different book about something more pleasant," an unseen narrator warns as readers enter a gothic, albeit bright pink, mansion at the start of this picture book; "When you turn the page and have to run screaming for your mama, don't say I didn't warn you." But given that the cover image boasts an adorable white kitten with pink ears and a single fang, it's evident that something winsome, rather than wicked, this way comes. Sure enough, digitally finished pen and pencil cartooning by Haley (Patrick's Polka-Dot Tights) reveals the narrator to be the cover-art kitty, whose idea of frightening the audience is letting out a cute "Grrrrarrr!" When it calls its "TERRIFYING FRIENDS" for backup, a craft sesh results in an array of signs for the baby animal colleagues, including a "Spooky Baby Goat" sporting adorable ghost pajamas. What's a would-be ghoul to do? Happily, a pale-skinned child with curly red hair soon provides the answer: a bubble bath and bedtime under a full moon. Mock-horror text by Messner (Only the Best) 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. Ages 3--6. Author's agent: Jennifer Laughran, Andrea Brown Literary. Illustrator's agent: Nicole Tugeau, Tugeau 2. (Aug.)
Booklist Review
Promising a "creepy and spine-tingling" tale, a mysterious narrator suggests the less-brave might prefer something "about rainbows or friendly unicorns." For the undeterred, a dark, eerie house awaits. Inside, a door slowly opens, lightning flashes, and a shadow looms. After reminding readers again that they could still choose lighter fare, the shadow's identity is unveiled: a pink-pawed, white-furred kitten! But when its attempts to terrify don't work ("Hey, quit laughing"), kitten enlists its animal pals, though even with homemade signs and costumes, the "Vampire Puppy" and "Spooky Baby Goat" appear more friendly than fearsome. The story takes another turn when the animals themselves get scared, but a page turn reveals a cheerful girl ushering the animal friends to bath and bedtime, though perhaps not everyone's ready to sleep just yet. Messner's lively text is humorously offset and extended in Haley's vibrant cartoon illustrations, especially the expressive animals' antics. The story's blend of suspense and playfulness will likely keep pages turning. A good choice for fans of the classic The Monster at the End of This Book.