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Binky Takes Charge (Binky)
Binky the space cat has been promoted to lieutenant. He's now in charge of training the next generation of space cadets. But then he meets the new space kitten -- who isn't a kitten at all! Is someone trying to pull the fur over his eyes? Binky and Captain Gracie need to figure out the new cadet before the next alien attack!
Paperback, 64 pages
Published
September 1st 2012
by Kids Can Press
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Oct 05, 2012
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children starting to read graphic novels
I must say that our girls love, love, love Binky. I like the stories, but they love them and laugh uproariously at the funny little cat and his adventures. Our girls will run around the house saying "poot!" for days after reading one of these tales. The illustrations are hilarious and the stories are fun, quick reads.
I thought the new addition to Binky's household was an interesting twist, and our girls loved taking turns reading the dialogue. I didn't find this book quite as entertaining as Bin...more
I thought the new addition to Binky's household was an interesting twist, and our girls loved taking turns reading the dialogue. I didn't find this book quite as entertaining as Bin...more
Further charming adventures of F.U.R.S.T. officer Binky the cat. Binky is excited about being given the responsibility of training a new agent, but does not expect that the new recruit will be a puppy! Fans of the earlier stories will enjoy this as well.
Binky the space cat needs to train a new kitty to help with the fight against an evil alien menace; imagine Binky's surprise when his new kitten cadet turns out to be a dog! A dog acting very suspiciously and maybe in league with those evil aliens! Binky may be in over his head with this adventure!
Binky Takes Charge is a fun book with clean illustrations that tell the story clearly and fluidly. The distinctive style builds an imaginative world in which cats and dogs are space operatives, flies a...more
Binky Takes Charge is a fun book with clean illustrations that tell the story clearly and fluidly. The distinctive style builds an imaginative world in which cats and dogs are space operatives, flies a...more
Cute, fun, fine, whatever.
I've been hearing about Binky for years. So I guess my expectations were ratcheted up a bit. And it probably didn't help that I started with the fourth adventure starring this secret agent cat. Oh yeah, also the thing where I'm not a cat person.
Anyway, I came out kinda shrug.
It's not the illustrations or the production qualities. There's nice full color here, and the pictures have a quirk to them I like a lot. I enjoy the way the layouts change. I find the neutral co...more
I've been hearing about Binky for years. So I guess my expectations were ratcheted up a bit. And it probably didn't help that I started with the fourth adventure starring this secret agent cat. Oh yeah, also the thing where I'm not a cat person.
Anyway, I came out kinda shrug.
It's not the illustrations or the production qualities. There's nice full color here, and the pictures have a quirk to them I like a lot. I enjoy the way the layouts change. I find the neutral co...more
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A NetGalley first reads
The author of this review received an advance copy for an honest review
A clever story for children, "Binky Takes Charge," follows the continuing adventures of Binky the Space cat (though I haven't read the others and apparently you don't need to have read the others to understand the story).
Binky is excited to train the next generation of space cadets, kind of the way I was excited to get a little sister, but the "next generation" is not what Binky was hoping for, but a...more
The author of this review received an advance copy for an honest review
A clever story for children, "Binky Takes Charge," follows the continuing adventures of Binky the Space cat (though I haven't read the others and apparently you don't need to have read the others to understand the story).
Binky is excited to train the next generation of space cadets, kind of the way I was excited to get a little sister, but the "next generation" is not what Binky was hoping for, but a...more
Binky the Space Cat is a Space Certified Lieutenant and ready to teach other members of F.U.R.S.T. (Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) how to survive space and alien attacks. But F.U.R.S.T. has integrated and Binky's first pupil is a puppy. How disatrous!
BINKY TAKES CHARGE is a cute and funny children's graphic novel. I haven't read any of the earlier adventures, but I had no trouble following the action. It also meant that I got to be surprised when the central conceit was revealed...more
BINKY TAKES CHARGE is a cute and funny children's graphic novel. I haven't read any of the earlier adventures, but I had no trouble following the action. It also meant that I got to be surprised when the central conceit was revealed...more
You can read more reviews at my blog, The Armchair Librarian.
Eeeeeeeeeeeeee.
This is so adorbs.
I can't--
Okay, so, Binky is a house cat who thinks he's a secret agent. The yard = outerspace, and flies = aliens. He and his kitty friend, Gracie, devote their lives to attacking the evil, invading aliens and keeping their humans safe.
One day, Binky finds out from HQ that he's got a new recruit coming in. He's excited to pass the mantle and share the glory (provided that he gets dibs), and you can almo...more
Eeeeeeeeeeeeee.
This is so adorbs.
I can't--
Okay, so, Binky is a house cat who thinks he's a secret agent. The yard = outerspace, and flies = aliens. He and his kitty friend, Gracie, devote their lives to attacking the evil, invading aliens and keeping their humans safe.
One day, Binky finds out from HQ that he's got a new recruit coming in. He's excited to pass the mantle and share the glory (provided that he gets dibs), and you can almo...more
I got a free copy of this on netgalley.
Binky Takes Charge is the fourth book in the Binky series which follows the story of Binky the cat who thinks he is a 'space cat'. I will let you find out for yourself Binky's definition of 'space' and 'aliens', which I didn't expect and thought was cute.
In this installment, Binky is a lieutenant and has to train his very first space cat but he gets a surprise when his first trainee turns out to be a seemingly dumb dog.
I really liked the graphics in this s...more
Binky Takes Charge is the fourth book in the Binky series which follows the story of Binky the cat who thinks he is a 'space cat'. I will let you find out for yourself Binky's definition of 'space' and 'aliens', which I didn't expect and thought was cute.
In this installment, Binky is a lieutenant and has to train his very first space cat but he gets a surprise when his first trainee turns out to be a seemingly dumb dog.
I really liked the graphics in this s...more
F.U.R.S.T. means Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel.
When Binky became a space cat, he had to learn without a teacher. Now he is Space Certified Lieutenant and can train other cats. He has the responsibility of shaping the next generation of Space Cats.
There’s a problem though. The companion the humans brought home is not a kitten. There are new rules at F.U.R.S.T. F.U.R.S.T. is now P.U.R.S.T. Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel. How will Binky handle this assignment? Can he p...more
This is the 4th book in the Binky the Space cat children’s graphic novel series. This was a cute installment in the series and my son and I really enjoyed reading it together.
Binky has been authorized to train in other space cats. He is excited to welcome his new cadet and has worked very hard on a training program. When his cadet shows up though he is nothing like Binky thought he would be...in fact Binky thinks he might even be an alien spy!
These books are super fun. The drawings are humorous,...more
Binky has been authorized to train in other space cats. He is excited to welcome his new cadet and has worked very hard on a training program. When his cadet shows up though he is nothing like Binky thought he would be...in fact Binky thinks he might even be an alien spy!
These books are super fun. The drawings are humorous,...more
I don't know what's wrong with me- I absolutely loved the first Binky book and now I found this one almost boring. Somehow the physical humor, perhaps, doesn't work as well as the first. I found the text-to-picture relationship to be a bit clunky in this particular volume. For some reason there was something unpleasing between the contrast of the words and Binky's adorable cat antics. Maybe I'm a bit too cynical to continue my enjoyment of these books but I really wish Spires would try something...more
In the latest edition of the adventures of Binky the Space Cat, Binky must answer the age-old question: can a puppy become a Space Cat? Binky is NOT happy when he finds out that FURST (Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) has decided to become more diverse, and is now PURST (PETS of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) and is now allowing all animals to train to go into "outer space" and fight the aliens.
Binky's cadet in training is the new family dog, and try as he might, Binky just...more
Binky's cadet in training is the new family dog, and try as he might, Binky just...more
Binky, the Space Cat, has a new assignment. He is in charge of training a new recruit to the F.U.R.S.T. (Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) organization. And he thinks he is prepared, until the new recruit shows up and he discovers that F.U.R.S.T has become P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) and the recruit is a dog! What's Binky to do? How can he train a DOG! He doesn't know but he gives it a try, but the dog is terrible at everything Binky tries to teach him....more
The newest adventure of Binky, the Space Cat, finds Binky in the role of teacher as he prepares to train a new recruit. He has it all mapped out, until he finds out his new recruit is a dog! Not only a dog, but a dog with no skills and a complete disregard for nap time! Then, Binky begins to suspect that this dog might be an enemy spy. Told through text and delightfully comic pictures, this volume shows some of the fundamental differences between cats in dogs in a way that will leave children la...more
Reason for Reading: Next in the series.
This series is for children but I read it solely for my own pleasure. The "Binky" books will appeal to cat lovers of any age. Binky Takes Charge is just as enjoyable as any other book in the series. Typical cat behaviour is spoofed but in a respectful way that makes cat owners smile and nod their heads. Binky has the shock of his life when his new trainee turns out to be a puppy and he turns to neighbour cat Gracie for help in these unusual circumstances. U...more
This series is for children but I read it solely for my own pleasure. The "Binky" books will appeal to cat lovers of any age. Binky Takes Charge is just as enjoyable as any other book in the series. Typical cat behaviour is spoofed but in a respectful way that makes cat owners smile and nod their heads. Binky has the shock of his life when his new trainee turns out to be a puppy and he turns to neighbour cat Gracie for help in these unusual circumstances. U...more
My Thoughts:
I noticed this graphic novel on NetGalley, I requested it because I wanted to read it to my niece and nephew.
This was cure and short little story about Binky, the Space Cat who has to determine if a puppy can be a Space Cat? Story was short, entertaining and humorous. I enjoyed all of it and my niece and nephew also loved it. Actually we read through this one twice. I am not sure what they loved more, Binky the Space cat or the fact that I was reading this to them from my new kobo....more
I noticed this graphic novel on NetGalley, I requested it because I wanted to read it to my niece and nephew.
This was cure and short little story about Binky, the Space Cat who has to determine if a puppy can be a Space Cat? Story was short, entertaining and humorous. I enjoyed all of it and my niece and nephew also loved it. Actually we read through this one twice. I am not sure what they loved more, Binky the Space cat or the fact that I was reading this to them from my new kobo....more
Uh oh. Binky passed his annual evaluation with flying colors and received a promotion, which means he now gets to train new recruits. But with his recruit arrives the announcement that F.U.R.S.T. is now P.U.R.S.T. (Felines Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel). His trainee isn't a kitty, but a hopeless puppy. What's a Space Cat to do?
For an introduction to Binky and his adventures, check out my review of his first book (which includes a link to my review of book two).
For an introduction to Binky and his adventures, check out my review of his first book (which includes a link to my review of book two).
In a world where flies are aliens and your home is a space station, Binky is an officer in charge of trainer new recruits to be space cats. But, what about when the newest recruit is not even feline?
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Binky gets a note that he needs to train a new recruit to be a top space cat. Together, he and Gracie create a schedule to do so. But, when the new "recruit" shows up, it's.....a dog?!?
Binky doesn't give up. He tries to train the dog. But, the dog is terrible...at everything! So, what c...more
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Binky gets a note that he needs to train a new recruit to be a top space cat. Together, he and Gracie create a schedule to do so. But, when the new "recruit" shows up, it's.....a dog?!?
Binky doesn't give up. He tries to train the dog. But, the dog is terrible...at everything! So, what c...more
12/25/12 ** I was so intrigued with this book while buying Christmas books that it "jumped" into my pile of gifts just so I'd have a chance to read it. Perhaps I should have actually kept it.
Binky, in planning the training for the new space cadet, develops a new understanding of the unique traits and talents of each creature, whether they look like oneself or not.
There are also a few digs about the inadequacy of not books or robots, and the importance of LIVE teachers, . As a member of the unde...more
Binky, in planning the training for the new space cadet, develops a new understanding of the unique traits and talents of each creature, whether they look like oneself or not.
There are also a few digs about the inadequacy of not books or robots, and the importance of LIVE teachers, . As a member of the unde...more
The new installment in the Binky series is as hilarious and brilliant as always. When Binky's new kitten recruit turns out to be a puppy (as part of a diversity initiative at Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel, now PETS of the Universe Ready for Space Travel), Binky is NOT pleased. But, orders are orders, and our heroic feline must train the new recruit, cat or no cat. The illustrations (and accompanying onomatopoeic sound effects) are laugh-out-loud. This is a series for cat lovers...more
Conseguí una copia de este comic en netgalley y creo que ahora necesito conseguir el resto de los comics porque es súper gracioso!!!
Es un comic sencillo y corto, sobre un gatito que forma parte de F.U.R.S.T. (Felinos del Universo Listos para viajar al Espacio) y es muy mono!!! En esta ocasión debe entrenar a cadetes para que formen parte de la asociación pero no es lo que él esperaba…
Me parece muy gracioso por las expresiones de su cara, por el lenguaje usado, y realmente me encantaría poder co...more
Es un comic sencillo y corto, sobre un gatito que forma parte de F.U.R.S.T. (Felinos del Universo Listos para viajar al Espacio) y es muy mono!!! En esta ocasión debe entrenar a cadetes para que formen parte de la asociación pero no es lo que él esperaba…
Me parece muy gracioso por las expresiones de su cara, por el lenguaje usado, y realmente me encantaría poder co...more
My son & I had just returned some other Binky books to the library when I learned I had the NetGalley version of this waiting for me online. He read it to me tonight for his reading practice and we both had a good laugh. Binky is a fantastic character, and I really like the new kid, Gordon. As a parent/teacher I appreciated the variety of vocabulary and the fun picture that kept the story moving. I am a definite believer in the power of graphic novels to get new readers going, and Binky is a...more
Binky has just received his orders to train new recruits for space travel. What he doesn't know is that FURST, the origination that prepares cats for space exploration, is about to diversify. Any pet that shows the qualities becoming of a space explorer is welcome on the force. Binky will be training a dog. In another highly enjoyable installment of the Binky adventure, this one will keep fans hungry for more. Creative and smart, This graphic novel will keep kids and adults chuckling from start...more
Binky has now been promoted to lieutenant in first against the aliens. It means that he is now in charge of training new recruits. But his first recruit is definitely not what he had been expecting. To start with, he isn’t a cat! He’s a dog! Binky sets out to train the new cadet anyway, trying to ignore the fact that he pees on the floor, won’t use the litter box, doesn’t respect the idea of a cat nap, and is unable to pounce a fake alien on a string. Soon Binky is questioning more than his cade...more
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Space cat is training a new kitten cadet, wait not a feline...a what????
This is one unique book. Despite being long for a children's book, it still has the ability to hook you into reading it completely in one go - a quality most SHORT children's book have.
I love the illustrations and the humour because the author got the cat personality right. I'm a devoted cat owner so I know.
Anyways, I hope to read more of this in the future. :)
When a new pet dog enters the picture Binky is overwhelmed with his responsibility to train the dog as a space pet. Gordon the dog doesn't seem to be good at any of the exercises and he appears to be conspiring with the enemy! What Binky and even Gracie couldn't guess is that Gordon is a super genius with technology and promises to make a fine space pet.
Funny with lots of twists and turns to keep readers guessing. Recommended for boys and girls grades 2-4.
Funny with lots of twists and turns to keep readers guessing. Recommended for boys and girls grades 2-4.
Binky is a cat who has to train a new agent, but the new agent is no cat at all. It´s a dog. The book narrates the misfortunes of Binky trying to deal with dog characteristics and the plot makes a nice twist near the end. This could be the first graphic novel for a kid who loves cats and dogs. The drawings and the design is really nice and has a nice flow of events. Would be great for 8/9 years old readers.
Binky is a great introduction for younger readers into graphic novels. He’s very funny, and the kids like him a lot. I read this to some of my 1st graders, and they laughed many, many times. I bought the book for my library after reading the ARC. As soon as the book gets back on the shelf, it’s immediately gone again. I read this as an advanced copy from Netgalley.com.
I really loved this story. The illustrations are great and the imagination of Binky the Space Cat is amazing. It is a purr-fect graphic novel for the 7 to 10 year old in your life (even if they are of a different age group). This book is just fun.
Complete review at: http://www.scifislacker.com/2012/10/r...
Complete review at: http://www.scifislacker.com/2012/10/r...
As always, the space station is a safer place with Binky around.
In this installment, Binky has a new cadet to teach...but is Binky cut out for being a teacher? Or is his new student just too much to handle.
But wait, what is this about his student being a possible alien spy?! Oh no! What will happen?!
Read to find out
In this installment, Binky has a new cadet to teach...but is Binky cut out for being a teacher? Or is his new student just too much to handle.
But wait, what is this about his student being a possible alien spy?! Oh no! What will happen?!
Read to find out
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Ashley was born and raised in British Columbia where she resides still with her cats Gracie and Charlotte. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design and a Graduate Diploma in Illustration from Sheridan College. In addition to her illustration, she founded Chicken Tika Creations (which she named after her dog, not the food) and is selling her hand felted items acro...more
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