5.0 out of 5 stars A friendship between a kitten and a baby lizzard

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 26, 2023

I love this book. It's about a story where a kitten wants to be friends but the baby lizzard is too scared of him. Read this book to find out if they can bevome friends or not!

4.0 out of 5 stars review

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 22, 2023

"The Smitten Kitten Strikes Again: A Tail of a Baby, a Kitten, and a Secret Button" is a delightful and heartwarming addition to the Cool Kitty Series by Sherri Eri. In this third installment, readers are introduced to Chill, an adorably smitten three-month-old kitten, who finds himself on a mission that may seem im-paws-ible.

Chill's plans for carefree playtime take an unexpected turn when he becomes infatuated with Baby Lizzie, an enchanting little presence in his life. However, their budding friendship encounters a hurdle when parental disapproval threatens to end their fairy tale before it even begins. Determined to prove himself worthy and earn the trust of Baby Lizzie's overprotective mama, Chill must navigate a world filled with uncertainties and dangers.

Sherri Eri's storytelling shines in this charming tale that explores the themes of friendship, acceptance, and bravery. As Chill faces the dilemma of choosing between self-preservation and using his secret knowledge to save others, readers are taken on a suspenseful and heart-pounding adventure.

"The Smitten Kitten Strikes Again" is a testament to the power of love and loyalty. The endearing characters, including the irresistibly adorable Chill, will capture the hearts of both young readers and cat enthusiasts alike. Eri's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative style create a vivid world that readers will eagerly immerse themselves in.

With its mix of humor, action, and heartfelt moments, this book is a purr-fect choice for children and adults seeking a heartwarming and entertaining read. "The Smitten Kitten Strikes Again" is a must-read for fans of the Cool Kitty Series and a delightful addition to any bookshelf.

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 13, 2023

The descriptions in this book are particularly good. The drawings are cute. This is another fun story about Chill the kitten. My 5 yo niece loves the first book in the series. I look forward to reading it to her! This book is appropriate for children ages 5-8. Recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars The dangers of letting your cats go outside

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 8, 2023

A three-month-old kitten will always want to play and go outside. They have so much energy inside them. However, if we live in a tropical place, there are many dangers our animals can face.

That baby lizard was absolutely precious. I'm a fan of the artwork in this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 8, 2023

The Smitten Kitten is a different kind of picture book. Because author Sherri Eli is visually impaired, this darling picture book includes a little more description than the average picture book so that visually impaired readers can picture the illustrations when someone is reading the story to them. It’s a clever idea and it works quite well in this charming story about friendship, loyalty, and courage.

Chill is a three month-old kitten who loves to play. When Chill meets Baby Lizzie the lizard, he thinks she’s the prettiest thing ever! Indeed, Chill is delighted with his new friend. But Baby Lizzie’s mother is less than thrilled. In fact, she disapproves of Chill, afraid the “smitten kitten” will eat her precious Baby Lizzie.

Can chill convince Baby Lizzie’s over-protective mama that he means Baby Lizzie no harm and that the only thing he eats is tuna fresh from a can? While Chill is trying to figure out how to do so, a menacing monster – a real one - shows up and threatens to eat everyone! Should Chill run away to save his own skin? Or should he jump into the jaws of danger and “use his secret knowledge” to save everyone else?

There’s also an “Unbelievabrella.” A call for “back up.” And some quick thinking and daring action on Chill’s part.

This is a sweet story with lots of action and bright, multi-hued illustrations to keep young children engaged and turning pages. Sentences are brief and bite-sized so as not to over-tax young attention spans. I especially enjoyed the part about the “Unbelievabrella.” Young readers will also learn about “lizards” great and small in this fun story.

Young children and those who love them will enjoy this briskly paced story with extra descriptions and colorful illustrations. The Smitten Kitten would make a great bedtime story as well as a birthday or Christmas gift.

The Smitten Kitten Strikes Again is part of the Cool Kitty Series by Sherri Eri. Delightful!