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Summary
Bad Kitty's in a bad mood . . . a very bad mood, and Puppy is not helping.
Enter Uncle Murray, who's tasked with taking care of Puppy for the day, but that's when the trouble begins. When they go on a walk through the park, Uncle Murray almost gets himself arrested while Puppy ends up in the pound, where he meets some very peculiar new pals.
Author Notes
Nick Bruel is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of his published credits include: Clever Duck, The Mouse Family Robinson, Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (Bad Kitty), and Under the Mishmash Trees. He made the New York Times Best Seller list for 2011 with A Bad Kitty Christmas and again in 2013 with his titles Bad Kitty School Daze and Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-4-Because Bad Kitty is in a terrible mood, Uncle Murray is enlisted to get Puppy out of the house, and the two set off to spend the day together. Right away, though, they get into trouble with an offstage police officer, who tickets Uncle Murray for violations like walking a dog without a leash and failing to clean up after the pup. They then head for the dog park, where they encounter a rather aggressive bulldog named Petunia, who quickly forms a crush on Puppy. After she chases Uncle Murray up a tree, Petunia and Puppy are picked up by Animal Control and taken to a pound. By the time Puppy is claimed, he has made friends with several of the odd characters at the pound, and soft-hearted Uncle Murray ends up as a dog owner. Scattered throughout the narrative are interjections from Bad Kitty about the yuckier habits of dogs, and the end matter includes information on adopting pets from shelters. As always, Bruel's writing is hilarious, and his excellent illustrations make the story complete. Bad Kitty fans will enjoy this volume immensely.-Sarah Reid, Broome County Public Library, Binghamton, NY (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Uncle Murray takes Puppy on a walk and loses him after an encounter with an amorous bulldog. Murray eventually rescues Puppy, as well as a trio of dogs that wins his heart. Bad Kitty occasionally interjects with facts about dog behavior and pet care. Black-and-white cartoons maintain the humor of the somewhat drawn-out narrative. Information about breeds and pet adoption is appended. (c) Copyright 2015. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Puppy and Uncle Murray escape a rampaging Bad Kitty for a day's adventure on the town. Bad Kitty's acting crazier than usual. Puppy never minds, but Uncle Murray rescues him anyway, and the two go for a walk. Uh-oh! Uncle Murray forgot Puppy's leash, so he gets a ticket from a police officer. Puppy has to do his business andUncle Murray has no bags to clean upanother ticket. Puppy's collar and tags are at homeanother ticket. Poor Uncle Murray! Maybe a trip to the dog park will help. Puppy meets a new friendin the way puppies doand when he and Uncle Murray get separated, Puppy ends up in the pound. Will Uncle Murray rescue him? What about Puppy's new friends? And what of Bad Kitty's conniption? Bruel lets Bad Kitty's drooling, happy canine sibling have a tale of his own. As in previous chapter-book-length outings in the series, the story is heavily illustrated and dotted with two-page informational spreads. This time, Bad Kitty takes over Uncle Murray's lecturing duties to speak on differences in potty habits between cats and dogs and the reasons dogs sniff bottoms. Perhaps it's not the best of the series, but it offers plenty of good, goofy fun that's ever-so-slightly instructional. Bad Kitty fans will certainly embrace Puppy's first outing since Poor Puppy (2007). (Graphic/fiction hybrid. 8-11) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
When Uncle Murray takes Puppy for a walk, unexpected encounters lead to comical disasters. A cop stops them to settle a few issues (no leash, no doggy bag, no license). After a bulldog attacks Uncle Murray in the park, Puppy runs off and winds up at the animal shelter. In the end, bighearted Uncle Murray saves the day. Between chapters, amusing and informative pages on canine behavior tackle questions such as Why do dogs sniff butts? With dialogue and illustrations that range from droll to madcap, this book seems sure to turn devoted dog-lovers into Bad Kitty series fans.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2010 Booklist
