EARLY CHAPTER BOOK REVIEWS: Frank and the Bad Surprise by Martha Brockenbrough & Jon Lau
REVIEW
Frank, the cat likes his life just the way it is, thank you very much. He has "a nice house, lots of toys, all the Whiskies he could eat, and a window that looked out at the world". So Frank's not happy when his humans (same-gender couple) bring home a puppy. In fact, he's downright outraged, especially when the puppy interrupts his nap and he swats her and gets in trouble. After typing a couple of letters to his humans in protest, Frank sets out to find a new home. But things don't go quite according to plan. After several misadventures Frank realizes that maybe home can still be home even with a puppy for a companion. While the story isn't new, the author and illustrator make it feel fresh. Frank's a grumpy sort of fellow, but in a lovable sort of way, and the puppy is pretty much what you would expect, cheerful and exuberant. I found myself rolling my eyes at Frank at first, but he reminds me so much of a person who doesn't like to embrace change. And Frank quickly learns that the wide world isn't always a nice place to be, boy, does he learn. The illustrations are bright and colorful and pleasing. The illustration of Frank and the puppy at the end is quite adorable. A fun read for young readers who enjoy pet stories.
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