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It's Me. (Catwad #1) Paperback – Illustrated, March 26, 2019

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Gr 3–6—A series of short, fast-paced cartoons follow Catwad, a grouchy blue feline who is friends with a cat named Blurmp (who is not the sharpest knife in the drawer). Much of the humor feels like sketch comedy or even vaudeville. There is physical, scatological, and gross-out humor, as well as jokes at the expense of one or both of the cats. Characters fall down, get crushed, turn themselves inside out, or have popsicles stuck in their ears. Benton's artwork bursts with color and will pull in reluctant readers like moths to a flame. While readers who are too young might not get the jokes and older ones might find the tales too silly, many will find them hilarious. VERDICT Grumpy Cat meets The Odd Couple, for kids who like to laugh.—Andrea Lipinski, New York Public Library

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"...It's sketch-comedy nonsense, but preteens will be onboard immediately and asking for the next volume at the close of this short collection." - Kirkus Reviews

"Catwad is an absolutely hilarious book. The story is about two cats, one is a dim witted, happy cat called blurp. Blurp is best friends with Catwad who is grumpy and grouchy. It's a quick graphic novel with short stories about the cats and their different adventures. Everyone will enjoy this book." - Meshkeen and Adro, Belmont Books

The Bulletin for the Center for Children's books says its "goofy humor" and "lively dialogue" is "a particularly effective choice for reluctant readers and class clowns."

Publisher's Weekly likes "the humorous prose and bright illustrations" and says that "younger readers in particular are sure to enjoy Catwad and Blurmp's friendship."

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Inc.; Illustrated edition (March 26, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338326023
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1338326024
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN540L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.25 x 9.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #17,593 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #34 in Children's Animal Comics & Graphic Novels
- #110 in Children's Cat Books (Books)
- #186 in Children's Humorous Comics & Graphic Novels

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Jim is the author and illustrator of Dear Dumb Diary®, a New York Times Bestselling series which has sold nearly 10 million books, and is printed in more than a dozen languages. He also co-wrote and produced a made-for-tv musical based on the series.

He’s the creator of many licensed properties, including It’s Happy Bunny®, the licensing hit that has generated over ¾ of a billion dollars at retail. The It’s Happy Bunny books have been chosen three times by the American Librarians Association as their top picks for teen readers, and It’s Happy Bunny programs have taken top awards from the Licensing Industry Merchandising Association five times. Jim’s anti-drug program for middle school kids for The Partnership for a Drug-Free America has won three Addy awards and a Governor’s Award.

Jim’s series Franny K. Stein™, has sold over five million books, and is in more than 15 languages and Braille.

The National cartoonist Society (NCS) awarded Jim with two divisional Reuben awards.

The End (Almost), Benton’s first picture book, was recently awarded a NAPPA gold award (National Parenting Publication Award.)

Jim’s book Dog Butts and Love. And Stuff Like That. And Cats. was nominated for an Eisner Award and has a sequel titled Man, I Hate Cursive coming out this fall.

Other upcoming projects include a new young reader series, two more board books, and a new gift book.

To learn more about Jim, visit him at www.jimbenton.com

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Amanda

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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024

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Comic book style, lots of silly things inside to make your kids laugh.

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022

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My 6 year old is obsessively reading the Catwad books. He thinks they’re solidly funny and I’ve got to agree. They remind me a lot of Garfield and Odie, but with a little Animaniacs type ridiculousness. I also like that the book is a bunch of short pieces put together, great for an eager early reader, an intro to chapt books, but with pictures. Perfect for kids in early grades, but definitely still funny beyond that.

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Angie Lester

Easy and great read for my 7 year old!

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023

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My 7 year old loves these books. We now have all six! Easy to read and funny

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Jill Nicely

wads of cat fun

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2021

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Catwad is a grouchy blue cat. He is sarcastic, outspoken, and plagued by a best friend who is constantly sunny. Blurmp is also a cat, but he is perennially happy, excitable, and a little bit bouncy. He does his best to infect Catwad with his enthusiasm, no matter what the situation.

When Blurmp tries the different buttons on the relaxation recliner Catwad is sitting in, Catwad takes the chair’s abuse. When they stop at a questionable hotel, Catwad just tries to get some sleep but watches as dozens of spiders crawl into Blurmp’s mouth. When Catwad tells him, disgusted, about the spiders, Blurmp is thrilled. Breakfast in bed! (Full disclosure, my cat would probably be thrilled by that too.)

When Blurmp gets Catwad to admit that he likes him better than pizza (with rat sweat, poison, and toenails on it), Blurmp flies across the table to hug Catwad and tell him that he’s his best friend too. And when Blurmp decides that the best way to fight crime is to prevent it (by buying the thing the criminal was about to steal), Catwad doesn’t know what to say.

Through all their adventures together, Blurmp and Catwad stay friends and balance each other. When Catwad’s computer breaks, Blurmp tries to fix it. When life hands Catwad lemons, Blurmp makes lemonade. And tries to fix the computer by pouring the lemonade on it. But he’s trying.

It’s Me is the first in the Catwad series, introducing the characters with lots of bright illustrations and whimsical story vignettes. Author Jim Benton brings energy, heart, and superfun grumpiness together in this short collection of comics that will bring smiles to the faces of children and adults.

I loved this first book of Catwad stories. At the end of a stressful day, I am, happy to sit back and read a few of these chapters, enjoying the conversations between the two friends and knowing that as bad as I may be feeling, Catwad is still grumpier than I am. And their exploits make me smile and remind me that there is more to the world than the small things that are irritating me right now. I definitely think that parents should buy this book for their kids. And when the kids go to bed, grab the book and read it themselves!

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Hannah Peterson

CATWAD!

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024

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My nine year old loves the Catwad books! Each little story makes it easy to stop whenever reading time is finished! We can't wait for more!

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024

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My grandson, 8 years old, loves these book. Cute humor.

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Cecelia

Sassy, snarky humor for kids who liked The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2019

Jim Benton (he of Happy Bunny fame) has started publishing a new graphic novel series about a character named Catwad, and I’ve been trying for an hour to figure out how to describe it. In the first book, Catwad: It’s Me., Catwad reminds me of nothing so much as a book version of the Grumpy Cat meme. Or a cross between Grumpy Cat and a Garfield comic. Whichever way you slice it, the book is full of biting, physical humor, and it will be a hit with kids no matter their reading level!

Catwad is a cat (did the name give it away?), and star of a new graphic novel series featuring two cats (Catwad and Blurmp) who play off each other for laughs. It’s a bit like a modern, gross-out version of Amelia Bedelia, and sure to spark belly laughs. Catwad loves nothing (except coffee), and Blurmp loves everything – even when it doesn’t make sense. Their adventures, reluctant friendship, and jokes make for a hilariously meme-able reading experience that is sure to appeal to anyone who has searched the internet for “funny cat videos” (and who hasn’t, at this point??).

With a book filled with jokes about growing up, grossout moments, immaturity, wordplay, meditations on friendship, “dumbness,” and more, Catwad's adventures are destined to be a popular series. I especially appreciated the strategic use of faulty grammar for comedic effect (I might use it as an example in my 9th grade classroom). I see this book as a natural successor to Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and other mega-popular graphic novel series that rely on physical humor. It ups the sophistication level a bit (and it’s quite clever at times), but the reading level remains low and the focus is on the contrast between visuals and text.

Speaking of the art, Catwad: It’s Me. is full of vibrant colors, simple images, and a good mix of panel sizes. The stories within also vary in length – some sections are several pages long, and others are brief, contained spreads. Since there isn’t much in the way of background, the focus is squarely on Catwad and Blurmp, and they are easily-traced shapes – so this book may inspire some budding cartoonists as well!

In all, Catwad is a hilarious addition to the elementary and middle grade graphic novel canon, and a great choice for kids who like humor and are at lower reading levels.

Recommended for: readers ages 7+ who enjoy reading newspaper comics, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and other humorous sequential art.

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Debbie

Great book for kids

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022

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My 8 year old grandson read this fun and a bit sarcastic comic book to me, it was age appropriate and thought provoking. No matter what happens, there is always something positive to come out of a situation. I just bought #2 book yesterday and he has already read it cover to cover.

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