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Bad Kitty for President (Bad Kitty)
by
Nick Bruel
The votes are in--it's a Bad Kitty landslide!
It's time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Coalition! Who will win the election? The candidate chosen by the kitties on the right side of the street or the candidate chosen by the kitties on the left side of the street? When election time rolls around, one candidate (guess who?) will discover that she never bothe...more
It's time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Coalition! Who will win the election? The candidate chosen by the kitties on the right side of the street or the candidate chosen by the kitties on the left side of the street? When election time rolls around, one candidate (guess who?) will discover that she never bothe...more
Hardcover, 144 pages
Published
January 17th 2012
by Roaring Brook Press
(first published January 1st 2012)
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it is a book about a pointless topic, i don't think this cat has a purpose in life- caroline spaeth
Bad Kitty for President is another of Nick Bruel’s Bad Kitty novels. In this, the Neighborhood Cat Club President’s term is up and the position is open. Bad Kitty wishes to make laws about other cats invading the neighborhood so he is convinced by the narrator to run for president. The book goes through primaries, political parties, campaigning, and much more in a fun way. This novel explains a great deal, especially with the “Uncle Murray’s Fun Facts” pages. Realistic kid questions are asked an...more
I just bought this today at the Scholastic Book Fair being held at the K-8 school on campus, and then I read it over lunch. Kind of a waste of money, I guess. But it was for a good cause. Anyway, I digress...
Old Kitty has been President of the Neighborhood Cat Club for 8 years, and due to term limits, it's time to elect a new president. Kitty becomes the nominee for the Right Side of the Street Party, while Big Kitty becomes the nominee for the Left Side of the Street Party. Who will win the ele...more
Old Kitty has been President of the Neighborhood Cat Club for 8 years, and due to term limits, it's time to elect a new president. Kitty becomes the nominee for the Right Side of the Street Party, while Big Kitty becomes the nominee for the Left Side of the Street Party. Who will win the ele...more
I was really excited when I saw that there as a new Bad Kitty book sitting on the desk in the children's room at work. I love Bad Kitty. A big part of why I love Bad Kitty is that she reminds me so much of my particularly bad kitty at home. Cat owners usually recognize this temperament.
I was kind of disappointed in this book. It wasn't as funny as the previous books. It was, however, very informative. I saw that somebody said this was a pointless topic. What they don't realize is that every elec...more
I was kind of disappointed in this book. It wasn't as funny as the previous books. It was, however, very informative. I saw that somebody said this was a pointless topic. What they don't realize is that every elec...more
We just love the books in the Bad Kitty series by Nick Bruel. They are so funny, with sarcastic and tongue in cheek humor that has our girls begging for more. With its graphic novel format, this book is a very fast read, even at 160 pages, and our girls asked me to read "just one more chapter" over and over until we finished it.
This wasn't an overly funny book, especially compared to some of the other books in this series, but it was filled with election facts and information that is particular...more
This wasn't an overly funny book, especially compared to some of the other books in this series, but it was filled with election facts and information that is particular...more
Nick Buel's Bad Kitty for President is out just in time for the presidential race this year. Bad Kitty for President includes the steps necessary to become president in easy to understand language and graphic novel format with a character that elementary students are already familiar with and enjoy. The students will enjoy most of the jokes, though many of them target higher-level humor that may appeal to middle school students. Bad Kitty runs for neighborhood president when he decides something...more
The seat of the president of the Neighborhood Cat Club has been occupied by Old Kitty for some time. Now, old and tired (and having served his two allowable terms), a new candidate must rise from the ranks and take the lead. . .
FEH!
But after some convincing from the narrator, Kitty decides to take on the roll of president. . .but not so fast, Kitty, fancy outfits don't make you the president. There are steps to follow here.
Uncle Murray steps in to explain the primary system. But the primary sys...more
FEH!
But after some convincing from the narrator, Kitty decides to take on the roll of president. . .but not so fast, Kitty, fancy outfits don't make you the president. There are steps to follow here.
Uncle Murray steps in to explain the primary system. But the primary sys...more
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With trademark humor and mischief, Bruel continues the Bad Kitty series with great kid appeal in this timely installment. The Neighborhood Cat Coalition is set to elect their president and Old Kitty has decided to step down. Annoyed by the stray cats in the neighborhood, Bad Kitty springs into action when she realizes the potential power that can come with elected office. The black-and-white cartoon illustrations draw kids into the story and keep the pacing and humor moving at a good pace. The k...more
Bad Kitty for President by Nick Bruel is the newest Bad Kitty book. This series follows Bad Kitty (who is a very bad kitty) and is perfect for kids who are ready to transition from picture to chapter books. This book follows Bad Kitty as he runs for president (of the kitty association) and he learns how the American political system works.
This is a fantastic book full of laughs while also teaching readers about the political system. Bad Kitty's campaign is full of scandals and lies (inferring t...more
This is a fantastic book full of laughs while also teaching readers about the political system. Bad Kitty's campaign is full of scandals and lies (inferring t...more
Feb 14, 2012
Greta is Erikasbuddy
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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Bad Kitty is running for President!!
Well, not the kind you are thinking of.
He has no interest with running the nation... just the neighborhood.
It's that time of year again! Time to cast our ballots, wear patriotic hats, and kiss a ton of babies.
That's actually how the cats pick their nominees and Bad Kitty wants in on the action!
Actually, she just wants to run the stray cats out of the neighborhood.
My kitties can sympothize. They too hate it when stray kitties walk past thier window!! They both...more
Well, not the kind you are thinking of.
He has no interest with running the nation... just the neighborhood.
It's that time of year again! Time to cast our ballots, wear patriotic hats, and kiss a ton of babies.
That's actually how the cats pick their nominees and Bad Kitty wants in on the action!
Actually, she just wants to run the stray cats out of the neighborhood.
My kitties can sympothize. They too hate it when stray kitties walk past thier window!! They both...more
Bad Kitty has decided to run for president of the local cat club. As Bad Kitty tries to woo all the other cats, we learn about the stages in the election process. Bad Kitty teaches us some very important lessons, including "every vote counts".
I am a Canadian, so I can't attest to the absolute accuracy of the text, but this seemed like a very good explanation of the American political system. I know this would be a fun way to help students learn about the electoral process.
Bad Kitty is one of th...more
I am a Canadian, so I can't attest to the absolute accuracy of the text, but this seemed like a very good explanation of the American political system. I know this would be a fun way to help students learn about the electoral process.
Bad Kitty is one of th...more
I wish I could give this book more stars. I actually would have given it just 2.5 stars if I had been able. I love Bad Kitty - the picture book and especially the first chapter book, Bad Kitty Gets a Bath. Unfortunately, none of the other chapter books have been quite as fabulous as that. In fact, it seems as if they get wordier (the Uncle Murray parts) and not as appealing to kids. In fact, I know several children that skip the Uncle Murray lectures. I appreciate the knowledge Uncle Murray is t...more
I've not read any of the longer Bad Kitty books, just the picture books, but I quite enjoyed them. This book, however, seemed much more of an adult book than a children's book--even with the glossary I felt that the vocabulary was well beyond the audience of the series. It also had a very non-fiction feel to it. I would probably buy it for the library, as this is a popular series, and certainly this could be useful for teachers trying to explain the election process--particularly with the presid...more
i really like this book because it teach you that no one is perfect. on page 125 when kitty thougth he was going to win, he lost because he left his helper and decided to do it alone. or on page 74 when he made A web site saying that he HAVE TO win. and for no noboby voted for hem as a president. you would like this book if you when bad people get what they deserve just going from bad to worst. one challenge on this book was when everyboby was to heard the last voted, in which kitty thougth he h...more
Bad Kitty explaining the electoral process is a stretch on a good day. When I started reading I actually thought there was potential for this to be an engaging, albeit silly way to teach kids how the presidential election works, but Bruel drops the ball when things get complicated and simply moves on without a real explanation. It is classified as Fiction, but the presentation ( a pseudo-glossary, explanatory spreads) implies that it is offering factual information, making it less fun than other...more
Bad Kitty is tired of stray cats entering her neighborhood and decides to do something about it: become president of the Neighborhood Cat Club. After much mud-slinging and many campaign missteps, Kitty loses the election, but not her determination to try again in four years.
I loved the political tongue-in-cheek satire of this hilarious book. It suitably broke down America’s political system into an easy to understand guide for children. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking fo...more
I loved the political tongue-in-cheek satire of this hilarious book. It suitably broke down America’s political system into an easy to understand guide for children. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking fo...more
Sep 15, 2012
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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After I read this book I realized something about Nick Bruel. He has cleverly written this series of Bad Kitty books so that each one is progressively a bit more difficult to read, starting with picture books, then moving to chapter books, then moving to this one, thereby luring young readers into ever more challenging reads. However, as appealing as Bad Kitty is, I don't think this book will appeal to every fan. The story revolves around Bad Kitty wanting to be president of the Neighborhood Cat...more
We LOVE Bad Kitty! Heidi and I both loved this book for so many reasons but the two biggest being it was very funny and educational.
Kitty is not happy with the strays on the block and wants to ban them. She learns Old Kitty is about to end her term as block President so Kitty's owner talks her into running for President. The book walks through the election with educational inserts from the every favorite Uncle Murry and an index of terms that did a fantastic job breaking down difficult words to...more
Kitty is not happy with the strays on the block and wants to ban them. She learns Old Kitty is about to end her term as block President so Kitty's owner talks her into running for President. The book walks through the election with educational inserts from the every favorite Uncle Murry and an index of terms that did a fantastic job breaking down difficult words to...more
This book is written more for older children than for beginning readers, who are presumably the intended audience. It lays out the complicated process of elections, defining many terms in a glossary in the back of the book. The text explains such concepts as primaries, delegates, caucuses, nominees, debates, PACs, and super-PACs (here called 527 groups). It's a tough slog, without much room left for humor. Duck for President by Doreen Cronin is much more basic and easier to understand.
In this outrageous chapter book with ink illustrations (similar in grade level and format to Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants books), Bad Kitty is running for president of the Neighborhood Cat Club. The story introduces the concepts of primaries, conventions, delegates, election procedures, and more in this funny book. This will have great appeal with reluctant readers due to the humor and abundance of illustrations, but all children will appreciate this parody of the electoral process.
Bad Kitty is back and running for President of the neighborhood cat club. Nick Bruel has expertly woven his silly Bad Kitty antics in with some very important information about how the electoral process works. He introduces kids to words and concepts like, grassroots campaign and primaries, endorsements and conventions. Clever, yet informative and fun, this is a great early chapter book liberally sprinkled with illustrations for the early reader. Great for about grades 1 - 4.
I love Bad Kitty. I own a Bad Kitty. And even if I didn't have a daughter to read Bad Kitty with, I would still read and re-read Bad Kitty. That said, this is my least favorite of Bruel's imaginative and witty story line that is adored by young and old alike. The political terms and introduction to procedures are timely and easy to understand. The story and escapades of Bad Kitty? His party will probably support him, but independents won't be swayed.
Dec 06, 2012
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Bad Kitty for President is part of series following Bad Kitty through his antics. Bad Kitty is running for president of the Neighborhood Cat Club. This book is great for struggling or reluctant readers. The book also good for cat lovers and children looking for a comedic story. Within the story there are also facts for students about animals, running for president, and voting. This book would be a great resource to use during election year.
Bea enjoyed reading the other Bad Kitty books because they were so silly - and when they were educational, they were about cats. This one is NOT silly and when it is educational it is about politics and the electoral process - a subject she is not at all interested in. I am quite sorry I bought this book for her! I think the audience is really maybe college students who love politics - not 8 year olds that like cats.
In classic Bad Kitty style, Nick Bruel does a great job of appealing to kids! I didn't love every second of this book, but I see why kids do. I think I am going to use this book this fall as we enter into election season to have a mock election in our school hosted by the RBE Library. With all the info about the election process and the super fun Bad Kitty elements, this will make for a fun and educational activity.
Bad Kitty for President continues Bruel's successful Bad Kitty series. The book explains the election process in an amusing way. Pros: covers a confusing topic; interesting; fun; includes a glossary for starred terms; teachers at 4th/5th/6th grade level could use this book as a read aloud for teaching about elections. Cons: written at a level higher than the intended audience can read (vocabulary and concepts)
Bad Kitty is back and this time she will shake up the political world. Well at least in the neighborhood. Old Kitty is going to step down as President of the Neighborhood Cat Association. And Bad Kitty is determined to win that election. And what a campaign it is. From the primaries to the debates and right up to election day, it is a close race. But what is going to happen on election day?
A humorous election how-to that's perfect for introducing kids to the process of electing a president. Terms are defined and the story is interesting in addition to being informative. Also included are an author Q&A, instructions for hosting a mock election, a campaiging quiz featuring clues that point to specific states, and a template for writing a speech. Recommended for boys and girls, grades 3-5.
This felt like a departure from the earlier entries in the Bad Kitty series. This one seemed more designed to educate than to entertain. Your average fourth-grader doesn't generally burn to read about caucuses, PACs and 527 Groups, but when Bad Kitty presents the information, they just might. My son said he could have skipped out on a semester of Government, and just read this book. It was much clearer.
Love all the Bad Kitty books. Hilarious and spot on. President in particular is a great tool for teaching/learning about the process for running for president, from the primaries (kitties from both the left side and right side of the streets have to prove which candidate is best at kissing babies), to raising money for PACs, to how media impacts a candidates chances, to registering to vote.
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Nick Bruel is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of children's books including Bad Kitty, Bad Kitty Gets a Bath, Bad Kitty Meets the Baby, and Boing!, among others. Nick is a freelance illustrator and cartoonist, and during his down time, he collects PEZ dispensers and grows tomatoes in the backyard. He lives in Tarrytown, NY with his wife Carina and their lovely cat Esmerelda.
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