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Cat Skidoo
Kittens in the window-
one cat, two,
jumping down for
Cat Skidoo!
Join the mischievous romp and fun of Cat Skidoo!
Join a pair of precocious kittens as they pit-pat, tumble, tangle, and pounce through a day of Cat Skidoo until, tired and happy, they stumble into bed. The rhythmic text and playful illustrations are sure to make young reader's laugh out loud.
one cat, two,
jumping down for
Cat Skidoo!
Join the mischievous romp and fun of Cat Skidoo!
Join a pair of precocious kittens as they pit-pat, tumble, tangle, and pounce through a day of Cat Skidoo until, tired and happy, they stumble into bed. The rhythmic text and playful illustrations are sure to make young reader's laugh out loud.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 2004
About the author
Bethany Roberts
45 books18 followersI've wanted to be a children's book author as far back as I can remember. When I was eight years old I wrote a story about a rabbit. I am still writing stories about rabbits- and mice, cats, children, monsters, and dragons!
When I was growing up, I was the neighborhood storyteller. I would make up stories on the spot for younger children in the neighborhood. I read a lot of books. But I was also a bit of a tomboy. I spent much of my time outdoors, usually barefoot, climbing trees and stone-hopping across brooks.
On my way to becoming a children's book author, I was also a teacher and a children's librarian. I always liked story hours best. When my own children, Krista and Melissa, were small, I read to them constantly- stacks and stacks of books. I think I learned the most about writing from all that reading.
Today I live in Hamden, Connecticut, with my wonderfully encouraging and supportive husband, our two daughters, and our cat. We live in a white house with lots of flowers.
When I was growing up, I was the neighborhood storyteller. I would make up stories on the spot for younger children in the neighborhood. I read a lot of books. But I was also a bit of a tomboy. I spent much of my time outdoors, usually barefoot, climbing trees and stone-hopping across brooks.
On my way to becoming a children's book author, I was also a teacher and a children's librarian. I always liked story hours best. When my own children, Krista and Melissa, were small, I read to them constantly- stacks and stacks of books. I think I learned the most about writing from all that reading.
Today I live in Hamden, Connecticut, with my wonderfully encouraging and supportive husband, our two daughters, and our cat. We live in a white house with lots of flowers.
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August 21, 2009
Cat Skidoo by Bethany Roberts and illustrated by R. W. Alley is a cute picture book about two enthusiastic kittens who are caught up in the chase of some birds. If you have cats, you know how hopped up cats dash around.
The book is a quick read and fun for anyone who likes cats. Some of the rhymes are a little awkward and sometimes the meter is off. Anyone reading out loud should probably practice the book first before reading for an audience.
What really makes this book a delight are the illustrations. R. W. Alley's kittens are adorable. They skitter around just as real cats in play do. Their exuberance takes them places they shouldn't go and it wears them out.
The book is a quick read and fun for anyone who likes cats. Some of the rhymes are a little awkward and sometimes the meter is off. Anyone reading out loud should probably practice the book first before reading for an audience.
What really makes this book a delight are the illustrations. R. W. Alley's kittens are adorable. They skitter around just as real cats in play do. Their exuberance takes them places they shouldn't go and it wears them out.
January 28, 2009
A simple story - but the pictures are ADORABLE! It was a bit young for my 5 1/2 year old and 3 1/2 year old but they enjoyed it because of the cute illustrations and catchy word phrases.
September 7, 2010
Fun, rhyming romp through the backyard with two adorable kittens. Our girls really enjoyed this book, and with the repetitive narrative, they were finishing off the rhymes for me and laughing at the funny illustrations.
April 24, 2014
This book is about two kittens getting into mischief. There is rhyming throughout the book, however, there's not as much of a rhythm as in other books I've read. It's good for phonological awareness and print awareness. I'd recommend it for children ages 2-5.
January 22, 2016
A really cute book about two kittens doing kitten things in the great wide world. Whenever their mischief leads to trouble it's "cat skidoo!" Both boys (Asher- 4 years old, Dex - 2 years old) really enjoyed yelling out "Cat Skidoo!" at the appropriate times.
Cute, fun illustrations.
Cute, fun illustrations.
April 17, 2008
The expressions on these kittens are priceless as they scamper around their day. Repeated phrases, rhymes, and alliteration make this a great example of phonological awareness.
September 10, 2010
Cute illustrations. My boys loved saying "Cat skidoo!" on every other page. We read it every night until it went back to the library.
June 15, 2011
Very cute with great illustrations
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