Cat, You Better Come Home cover

Cat, You Better Come Home

Author: Keillor, Garrison

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.2
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1135
Points per Word 0.000441
Page Count 40
Points per Page 0.0125

Description

Dissatisfied with her life, Puff the cat leaves home and becomes a rich and glamorous model, but she eventually returns, having found that it is better to be who you are.

Quick Summary

Puff the cat is fed up with her boring home life, so she takes off to chase her dreams and ends up becoming a fancy cat model, which kids tend to find hilarious. Garrison Keillor brings his trademark gentle wit to this story, making it a quick, satisfying read that actually makes you laugh out loud in places. It's ideal for animal lovers, kids who've ever thought about running away, or young readers who want something short but memorable. Parents will appreciate that the "be yourself" message comes through without feeling heavy-handed or preachy. If your child enjoys stories about pets with big personalities, this pairs nicely with something like "The Cat Who Went to Heaven."