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These are fun read aloud books. Fair warning: Be sure you read through them before reading them with that young person. One is full of nonsense words you won't want to stumble over. The other has many places asking for reader participation as meowing.

Daddy Is a Doodlebug
4 stars
Author/Illustrator: Bruce Degen

Welcome to the world of bugs, insects really. All the characters have the requisite six arms and legs. And those insects are having a very good time doing lots of things.
The writing is fun, full of nonsense words that will be fun to say. The illustrations are colorful and really bring the story to life.
This is a fun read aloud book begging for the reader to say the fun words aloud with the reader.

Cat Secrets
5 stars
Author/Illustrator: Jef Czekaj

Do cats really have secrets? According to this fun book, they do and they only want to share them with cats. Therefore, you, the reader, must do several things to prove you qualify to read these cat secrets.
The illustrations are bold cats looking out at the reader, asking the reader questions, challenging the reader. Do keep an eye out for the mouse.
This book will be lots of fun for a young child as they get to meow, purr and do other things like a cat.