SuitabookNegative Cat
Sophie Blackall
- Reading
- Read together and pause to compare what the family expected from a cat with Max’s actual behaviour; let the child lead any conversation about keeping a pet.
- Themes
- Acceptance and commitment: The family is dissatisfied with Max’s behaviour, while the boy remains attached and tries to keep him. The boy’s commitment is presented as the story’s positive counterpoint to the family’s rejection of an unexpected pet.
- Worth knowing
- The family’s disappointment in Max and their giving up on him are part of the story; this may invite thought about how people respond to an animal that differs from expectations.