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Alycat and the Sunday Scaries by Alysson Foti Bourque
5.0

Alycat and the Sunday Scaries gave me all the happy feelings! I picked it up because the Sunday scaries are real and I could totally relate to it. The book was so much more though. It was about friendships and supporting one another in times of doubt or uncertainty. The way this group of friends lifted each other up and helped each other was a great example for both adults and children.

I liked how it emphasized a growth mindset and to look ahead at all the great things that will be happening instead of focusing on the negative or what could happen. It is a good reminder to all of us. As a teacher, we talk about growth mindset a lot and this would be a great book to read and have a discussion about it and the examples that were in the book.

As a teacher and parent, I love books that have a lesson, or something we can take away from the book to help us grow as individuals. This book does that. It shows how kindness and friendship can help others but also make us feel better as well. It reminds up to see the positives and not focus on the negative.

I loved this book and the cats as characters makes it feel even more relatable especially to us cat lovers. The illustrations were engaging and bright. Do yourself a favor and order this book which is set to release on March 18, 2024. I know I will!

Thank you Alysson Foti Bourque and Netgalley for letting me voluntarily read this book and leave an honest review.