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Dizzy Lizzie

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A story of kittens being adopted away from their mom. Illustrations were cute but the text was too lengthy and the message a bit odd that the human replaced the mama cat. Pass on this one.

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This is an adorably cute book which is well written with beautiful illustrations.

It is a lovely way to show children that whilst kittens need to be with their mother for a while, they can then go on to their new homes and live quite happily with other humans and enjoy playing just as if they were still with their mothers. This book could be used to show that adoption of kittens is similar to adoption of children and as such is a lovely way to show children that family loyalty does not have to mean a blood connection. Such a cute book.

I requested and received an electronic copy of this book from NetGalley. Thank you Kat E. Erikson, Books Go Social, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this adorable picture storybook.

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This is a sweet book featuring a littler of cute kittens that young readers are sure to love. It's a heartwarming story with beautiful illustrations perfect for little animal lovers.
Many thanks to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for the advance copy.

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This books message is one I can wholeheartedly support! Resilience and grit is celebrated. A happy ending is seen to fruition. Some of the content would be better suited for older elementary-aged children, but the illustrations allow for levity on the page.

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I adored the illustrations in this story and the text had some nice rhyming qualities to it. It did feel like there was a lot of text on each spread, which might lose the interest of younger kids as their parents are reading it to them. And Dizzy Lizzie's mantra makes sense more in the context of trying to get milk from the mama cat than it does when humans are looking to adopt her (since she can't possibly know what's going on and the narrative gives no indication she's self-aware in that sense).

Beyond that though, I thought this was a sweet story about feral kittens getting adopted into forever homes.

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This was such a delightful children's book. The story of Lizzie was very endearing and it was lovely to see that she still perseveres despite circumstances set against her (being small, put up for adoption). I especially loved the illustrations with this one and would highly recommend it to all my mother friends.

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Dizzy Lizzie is an absolutely adorable and moving story. The main character is a feisty white kitten intent on not getting left out. She's willing to stand up for herself and make some noise, and her persistence gets her through.

This is a book likely to spark some initial questions that an adult should be ready to address, particularly about leaving their mother cat behind and being separated from their siblings as they are adopted.

With a mix of cute, sad, and happy parts, this is a well-balanced and positive story about finding your place in the world.

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Dizzy Lizzie is the smallest kitten in the litter. What will she do when her world comes tumbling down?

This is a cute children's book with a strong theme of never giving up, even if you are small and your challenges are great.

I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley. My review is voluntary.

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A wonderful story and beautifully illustrated. Cute tale of finding a forever home. I’m Looking forward to reading it to my 2 & 4 year old.

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I read and received a free digital copy from the publisher and Netgalley. Thank you so much! The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

“No matter how teeny-tiny I am, no matter how weebly-wobbly I am,” Dizzie Lizzie vows, “I’ll find a way!” (4).

Dizzy Lizzie is about a kitten named Lizzie who lives with her Mama Cat and her siblings under a den in an old house. Every day is a struggle for Lizzie, having no control of her temper as she tries to find a way to get her share of the milk with the rest of the litter. But when the old house is destroyed, the litter is taken away from their Mama and sent to a shelter to be adopted. Will Lizzie be able to adopt to these changes? Will she be able to control her temper in order to secure a home with her siblings?

The artwork in this children’s book is charming and consistent as it blends in well with the lovely lyrical prose. The word choice is wonderful with a mix of sound effects from inanimate objects and portrayals of real life cats. Rhythm and repetition of the prose is evident throughout this book too as it paints a clear moral to the story. Even if one is little and the odds are against them, one can persevere while thinking critically and creatively to solve any problem. Lizzie may be the littlest kitten in her litter, but she is filled with determination and able to find a way through every different struggle she encounters.

This picture book is recommended to teach young readers how to persevere, being loyal to family, whether blood-related or adopted, and how good things will come for those who do not give up. An uplifting read for storytime or bedtime.

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I wasn’t expecting the turn this book took but the overall message was good and I think it would be a good book for those adopting a kitten. The pictures were cute and it was a sweet read for toddlers/preschoolers.

*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions

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A cute short children's book with lots of interesting vocabulary for discussion. This would definitely be attractive to children, especially those cat lovers out there.

It may have been due to the device I was reading on (Kindle App on iPhone) but there were lots of extra spaces within words such as the and then - which appeared as th e and th en.

I am obviously rating this as if I was the target audience and I would've loved this as a kid!

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This is a beautifully told story which stirred a few emotions. The pictures are delightful. I can see that it will have value in inviting questions and conversation about the story between reader and adult. Nicely done. Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for a digital copy in exchange for my review.

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Thank you, NetGalley and Books Go Social for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I loved the story. It's about kittens who, due to an unfortunate incident, get separated from their mother and taken to a rescue shelter where they are raised, and eventually adopted. The story follows the bravery of the one particular tiny kitten, Dizzy Lizzie, who is brave and doesn't give up, no matter what.

The illustrations are colorful and beautiful. This will be a great read for kids. I will definitely recommend to read this book.

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Adorable! It’s like intro to Animal Rescue for babies!

I do think “Chinky” is a weird name for a kitten, but other than that this book was great! Such an adorable store about animal adoption and the experience from their point of view!

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A cute children’s story about the smallest kitten in the litter. Colorful illustrations and captivating story line for any small child’s interests.
I would definitely recommend this book to read to or share with children.

Thanks to BOOKSGOSOCIAL via Netgalley for this Arc in exchange for my honest review.

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A sweet story about kittens who are separated from their Mama and taken to a rescue where they are raised and adopted, featuring the resolve and bravery of the tiniest Kitten, Dizzy Lizzie. Dizzy Lizzie will inspire its readers to be brave, stand up for themselves, and try their hardest, no matter how small they are. Full of gorgeous art, and simple prose with a nice rhythm which will be great for reading aloud.
I am grateful to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for providing me with a digital copy in return for my honest review.

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Loved this story. Kitten who doesn’t give up! Would be a great book to read to kids or give as gift.

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Dizzy Lizzie is born under a building with her eight siblings. She is the smallest of kittens. Due to that fact, she has to struggle to get get her milk from her mama. One day the building starts falling down around the kittens. The men stopped their work and put the kittens into a box to take them home. The kittens are crying for their mama. What will happen to the kittens? Are they safe? Will they continue to live together?

The author has written a story about family, friendship, love, loyalty and adoption. It has great illustrations that are perfect the story. It also shows the responsibility of taking care of your pets. The author writes it in a manner that had me feeling the kittens love for their mom.

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Dizzy Lizzie is a story of a kitten that doesn't give up at whatever life throws at her. It is a great story of perseverance and endurance. This would be a good story to read in a classroom or a story time setting. Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book. (This review is also on GoodReads.)

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