REVIEW: Joy by Yasmeen Ismail

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Oh, boy! Oh, boy! A lively kitten is full of joy until she takes a tumble. Can a little comfort from someone special help her feel happy again?

A bouncy kitten loves to play. She scampers from the bed where her mother sleeps. She wriggles and races all through the room, chasing her ball of yarn, until — TRIP, TRIP, SLIP, FLIP! OH, NO! A romp with a big blue dog sends the kitten tumbling! Who can make things better again? Award-winning author-illustrator pair Yasmeen Ismail and Jenni Desmond celebrate the love between a parent and a little one with this buoyant, rhythmic read-aloud. Simple, playful language captures the kitten’s irresistible energy, while cheerful mixed-media illustrations create a cozy world for all the adorable action. RUN, RUN, FUN, FUN. This story is pure joy.

Review

Whee – what fun a little kitten has as she chases her toy – where ever it may go and over whoever (the poor dog) it might bounce – around the house. Go-go-go indeed which anyone who’s ever lived with a kitten (or puppy) will immediately remember. But they’re so darn cute that you almost don’t care about the things knocked down and turned over. Much. When kitten takes a tumble, mom’s there to check her out —

A little hug, a kiss, a squeeze
Let’s check your paws
And clean your knees

I think you’re going to be just fine.
Give yourself a little time.

Now, look at me. Are you alright?
Did you take a little fright?

I’m always here if you fall.
All you have to do is call.

Thank goodness for kittens and mothers. B

~Jayne

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Jayne

Another long time reader who read romance novels in her teens, then took a long break before started back again about 25 years ago. She enjoys historical romance/fiction best, likes contemporaries, action- adventure and mysteries, will read suspense if there's no TSTL characters and is currently reading more fantasy and SciFi.

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