Book Review of Alycat and the Sunday Scaries
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Alycat and the Sunday Scaries
Alycat and the Sunday Scaries
Written by Alysson Foti Bourque
Illustrated by Chiara Civati
Ages: 4+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Pelican Publishing (2023) | ISBN-13: 978-1455627790
What to Expect: Cats, Friendships, Anxiety, and Days of the Week.
Alycat and The Sunday Scaries, the latest addition to Alysson Foti Bourque’s Alycat picture book series, delivers a heartwarming tale of companionship and social support, teaching children about the challenges and struggles of anxiety and fear and how to overcome them.
Alycat has a relatable case of the Sunday scaries—a fear of Monday. But when she and her friends spend their final day of the weekend filled with exciting activities like biking, climbing trees, and even selling lemonade, they all learn to help each other through their fears, and, in turn, Alycat faces her anxieties surrounding Monday without hesitation. It turns out that every day of the week has something unique to offer—we can’t have one day without the others.
Bourque’s entertaining and captivating story brilliantly showcases the importance of having supportive friends who encourage and uplift each other through life’s ups and downs. Their teamwork, kindness, and positive attitudes are not only admirable but also inspiring. Chiara Civati’s lively and playful illustrations keep children engaged throughout the book, while Bourque’s well-crafted language is perfect for early readers.
An ideal read for young kids between 4 and 8 years old, Alycat and the Sunday Scaries would make a great addition to any family library and could be used to start discussions on anxiety and fears. It’s cat-tastic!
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About the Author
Alysson Bourque began her career as a teacher after graduating from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Elementary Education and went on to earn a law degree from Southern University Law Center in 2007.
After practicing law for nearly eight years, it was time to trade in writing trial briefs for writing children’s books and collaborating with non-profits to support philanthropic initiatives such as Foster the Love with First Lady Donna Edwards, Lafayette Walk to Defeat ALS, The Family Tree, Operation Shower, Wild Cat Foundation, and Hayley’s Bracelet fundraiser to benefit Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Her series has won over 23 awards and has received glowing reviews.
Find Alyson and Alycat online at www.alycatseries.com.
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