Young children often get to the point when they want a pet of their own which they can care for and parent but acknowledging the responsibilities can be a challenging leap to take. So what do Lulu and her mother do? They head to the library of course and read about it. At home, Lulu plays ‘looking after a kitten’ with her toys until finally, together, they head to a pet shelter.
Before Lulu is allowed to take home a cat, the employee at the shelter gives Lulu a list of jobs and items that she’ll need in order to acclimatise her newest family member to her house. Bowls, litter trays and play materials – I can see why the National Cats Adoption Centre gave this book their seal of approval.
The pace throughout the picturebook is well managed. There is no rush, just time and care and Lulu is understanding and reflective (well, she is a reader). The fifth book in the Lulu series marries much of what remains important to Anna McQuinn which is that need for a diverse world in children’s literature and to promote the importance of libraries. A lovely book with a kind, caring family.