Join Li'l Petey [sic], Flippy, and Molly as they introduce comic making to twenty-one funny, rambunctious, and talented frogs. As the story unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence. Can the trio help the class unleash their own creativity? In El's profile, it says their pronouns are they/them, which might mean that they are non-binary, or their gender is not confirmed. We love the idea behind this series, inspiring young readers to use their imaginations and create their very own stories. Like all Dav Pilkey books, the illustrations are brilliant and the stories-within-a-story are as exciting and absurd as ever, demonstrating a variety of techniques including using acrylic paints, coloured pencils, photography, watercolours and more. L’il Petey and his two able helpers introduce 21 rambunctious, funny and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making in the Cat Kid Comic Club classroom. As well as a hilarious and very silly story about the antics of the baby frogs, readers will learn about the practice, mistakes and persistence required to make a comic. Allow your cat to approach first. Don’t force your cat to come closer or keep them in the room if they’re scared, they should always be free to return to a safe space.

Teach your child to care for cats by showing them love and respect, and get them involved in day-to-day responsibilities. Encourage your child to help with activities like gentle grooming, playing and feeding. These are all great bonding opportunities to help them get along. Consider using pheromones – A Feliway diffuser can be helpful in creating a secure environment for cats so it’s useful to have one in the sanctuary room such as FELIWAY® Optimum or FELIWAY® ClassicAfter being bullied by bigger fish, Flippy went home crying. When he got home, Flippy's mom encouraged him. But as he got older, he got trapped in a pot with a squid, and was almost eaten. But they both escaped... At the end of Chapter 6: Sister Stories, Summer is writing the Zen Shodo phrase, "Za Ichi So Shichi [3]", which translates to "Sit First, Dash Seven", meaning to start the day with a meditation, prayer or mindfulness before dashing around. The teased sequel to Chubbs McSpiderbutt is called "Chubbs McSpiderbutt 2: The Birth of Big Bubba Babyhead", a reference to Ambassador Babyhead, an action figure George and Harold played with in the first intro of Dog Man: Fetch-22.

If your cat is happy to be touched, emphasise how important it is to treat your cat kindly and gently. You can also show your child where cats do and don’t like to be touched. It is normal for new cats to feel stressed by the change of being in a new home and it may take some time for them to settle. Refusing to interact, eating less, scratching and spraying are all signs of stress. Be patient with your new pet and if you’re struggling, get in touch with your vet or the Cats Protection team. It’s really important to teach your children how to safely and respectfully treat your cat from day one. Children need to understand that cats like to be left in peace when eating, drinking, toileting or sleeping, they are frightened by loud noises, and they don’t like to be grabbed or handled without warning.

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Create a sanctuary in your home – Start slow by keeping your new cat in a separate room with the door closed, with everything they need in one place to allow them to adjust slowly at their own pace It’s a good idea to keep your cat’s litterbox somewhere out of the way. This provides a safe space for your cat to use the bathroom, preventing accidents, as well as stopping children from messing with the contents of the tray, which could make them ill. Lil’ Petey the cat and his friend Molly (a tadpole) have begun the Cat Kid Comic Club, a club for kids that like to draw comics. Aside from some initial scuffles over who gets to be Vice President of the club (everyone wants to be one), Lil’ Petey and Molly start inspiring their fellow comic makers with ideas, from how to come up with an initial concept (Melvin the Frog’s Dennis the Toothbrush Who Wanted to be a Dinosaur Lawyer, for instance) to giving awards for the weirdest comic (Poppy’s The Cute, Little Fluffy Cloud of Death). This new series, starring Dog Man characters L’il Petey, Flippy and Molly, shows kids how to make their very own comics. Bring home something familiar – If you can, take some of your new cat’s bedding home, as a familiar scent can help them feel more secure