What is your favorite event at school? For Alycat, it's Science Fair Day. Join the well-loved kitten and her friends on their latest adventure in Alycat and the Copycat, the eighth installment in the award-winning picture book series by Alysson Foti Bourque. And don't miss your chance to win the entire book set, along with a cute Alycat plush toy and a $50 Amazon gift card!
My Review:
As the first STEM themed book in the series, Alycat and the Copycat crafts a witty and delightful tale promoting kindness, generosity, friendship, and positive thinking while showcasing the fun of science experiments.
With her favorite shirt on and all her project supplies packed, Alycat can't wait to share with everyone her Magical Volcano Explosion on Science Fair Day. Her excitement gets dampened however, when she finds out that Lucy is not only wearing the same shirt (in a different color) but also doing the same project (with a different name). Her anxiety about winning the competition gets heightened as she fails to find the most important ingredient of her experiment from her box of supplies. To her surprise and embarrassment, Lucy comes to her rescue. Could Alycat be wrong about the copycat situation all along?
Written with humor and gripping plot twists, the book keeps young readers engaged as they follow Alycat's dramatic mood changes triggered by various unexpected events. They may identify with Alycat as someone who strives to be unique and original in every aspect of life. Using the composition of oxygen as an analogy, the story makes the point that being similar doesn't have to be a bad thing and that two same things may work wonder when they join forces. Don't overlook the possibility of great minds thinking alike. It's important to make the distinction between coincidence and plagiarism. Alycat's experience also warns us against jumping to conclusions based on assumptions.
Each character in the story has something great to teach us. Spotty sets an example of a true friend, who keeps cheering up Alycat by encouraging her to focus on the positive side of things. Lucy generously offers to help Alycat, despite the fact that Alycat views her as an annoying copycat and a major opponent in the competition. Alycat, on the other hand, has the courage to learn from her mistakes and express her genuine gratitude for Lucy when she realizes that Science Fair isn't all about winning.
Besides its valuable life lessons, the book also entertains cat lovers with creative and amusing word play like "good meow-ning", "hiss-terical" and "furr-get". Its STEM theme may spark the little ones' interest in science. They can get started by replicating Alycat's volcano experiment with instructions provided at the end of the story.
Colorful and charming, Alycat and the Copycat is no doubt a noteworthy addition to the beloved series and a purr-fect treat for all Alycat fans.
About the Book:
Ages: 6-8 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Pelican Publishing | ISBN: 978-1455628094
The 8th book in the award-winning Alycat Series – Alycat and the Copycat
“Science doesn’t freak meowt!” Alycat is excited that it’s Science Fair Day, but why is her classmate copying almost everything about her, from the shirt she’s wearing to the project she’s doing? Soon Alycat learns, through patience and kindness, that two similar things can be better when they work together. This latest addition to the kitten picture-book series includes STEM themes; plus instructions for making your own glitter volcano!
Purchase links: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org
About the Author:
Award-winning author, Alysson Foti Bourque, began her career as a teacher after graduating from the University of Louisiana Lafayette with a degree in Elementary Education. She earned a Juris Doctor law degree from the Southern University Law Center in 2007 and was honored to serve her state as Asst. Attorney General for 8 years. In 2016, Alysson began writing children's books, including the Alycat Series and the Rhyme or Reason Travel Series. Alysson founded Expound Publicity to help authors market their books and was a news contributor for tv segments KidLit Picks and BookEnds.
Find Alyson and Alycat online at alycatseries.com. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X/Twitter, and YouTube.
One lucky Grand Prize winner will receive a fantastic Alycat Prize Pack!
It includes:
- An 8-book set of the Alycat series, including a signed copy of Alycat and the Copycat
- One adorable Alycat plush toy
- A $50 Amazon gift card
One first prize winner will receive an eight-book set of the Alycat series, including a signed copy of Alycat and the Copycat and an Alycat plush!
Giveaway ends 4/11. Open to US only. Please enter below. Good luck!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Alysson Foti Bourque. All views and opinions are my own. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.
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