Ame Dyckman

{My thoughts} – The cover to this book is beautifully illustrated like the previous book in the series. The illustrations within the pages of the book go together hand and hand with the text.

I really enjoyed reading this book with my daughter. It is funny and helps to teach children what it means to be a friend. It also has some included facts about sharks within the pages, which help children to learn more about sharks.

I think that any child that gets this book added to their library will love it. It’s fun, funny and factual. This is certainly a book that has the potential to become a loved book.… (more)

Cat, Rat, and Bat love their cozy home, but they agree that "a vacation would be nice." That's where the agreement ends, though: Bat wants to go to outer space, Cat wants to go to a spa, and Rat wants to go to a buffet. First, though, they have to fill their "vacation jar" by doing some work. Once the jar is full, they still can't agree! ("Bickering") Rat takes things into their own paws, spending all the money in the vacation jar and returning with everything they need for a staycation: a telescope for Bat, sliced cucumbers and a lounge chair for Cat, and a buffet for Rat.

Delightful - just what an early reader should be!… (more)