The Horn Book Guide

PICTURE BOOKS

Wiesner, David

Mr. Wuffles!

32 pp. | Clarion | October, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-0-618-75661-2 $17.99

(1) K-3 Cat Mr. Wuffles toys with a tiny spaceship. Inside, the little green creatures regroup. Helped by a ladybug, they flee to the space under a radiator, which harbors a thriving insect civilization. Friendship ensues, food and technology are shared, repairs are made, and the cat is foiled. This exemplary almost-wordless book incorporates the delights of Borrowers-style innovations, quintessential cat behavior, and Wiesner's exquisite art.

Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2013