(2) PS Illustrated by Claudia Rueda. The offstage narrator persuades mischievous Cat (Here Comes the Easter Cat and sequels) to forego napping to substitute-teach for Ms. Melba. Underwood's clever use of page turns and comedic timing help deliver a droll story about the joys and challenges of teaching. The kitten students, with their adorable facial expressions and body language, almost steal the show from star Cat in Rueda's humorous ink and colored-pencil illustrations.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2017

(2) PS Illustrated by Claudia Rueda. Crafty Cat (Here Comes Santa Cat) wants to meet the Tooth Fairy. She sends him a fairy costume, a mouse assistant, and a note: "if you help me...maybe we can meet." Cat collects teeth from several challenging locations--and learns that fairies can be tricky, too. Ink and colored-pencil illustrations allow characters to communicate through actions, facial expressions, and placards.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2015

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Claudia Rueda. Cat (Here Comes the Easter Cat) can't think of anyone to grace with a Valentine, and annoying new neighbor Dog doesn't seem a likely candidate. Using this series' trademark format--offstage narrator addresses Cat, who responds with humorous placards--the book shows Cat's escalating plans against Dog. Ink and colored-pencil illustrations convey lots of information via Cat's facial expressions and other simple cues.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2016

(2) PS Illustrated by Claudia Rueda. In this witty offering, Cat is unhappy about the Easter Bunny's arrival. The text addresses jealous Cat directly, and he responds using placards, humorous expressions, and body language. Rueda expertly uses white space and page turns to focus attention on Cat and the repartee. Underwood's knowledgeable authorial voice and Rueda's loosely sketched, textured ink and colored-pencil illustrations make this an entertaining tale.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2014

(2) PS Illustrated by Claudia Rueda. Naughty Cat (Here Comes the Easter Cat) figures that if he dresses up as Santa Claus, he can give himself a present. But he quickly abandons the idea when he realizes Santa's job entails not only getting sooty but also delivering gifts to others. Underwood and Rueda's spot-on use of comedic timing, page turns, and layout creates another holiday winner.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2014