Published by Simon Spotlight

Summary:  Nat the Cat is TRYING to take a nap, but the narrator of the story keeps waking him…by narrating the story.  “Oh, brother,” says Nat the Cat, and the narrator introduces his brother, Pat the Rat (“That is NOT my brother,” says Nat).  The series of misunderstandings ends, happily, with ZZZ’s for both cat and rat.  32 pages; ages 2-7.

Pros:  This funny early reader with its cartoon-style illustrations and conversation with an omniscient if frustratingly clueless narrator reminds me of one of the most popular early readers in my library, See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog by David LaRochelle.  That won the Geisel award, so keep any eye on Nat for a similar recognition.

Cons:  Only one story, as opposed to the three in See the Cat.