The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee by Laurie Cinotto (review)

Through engaging profiles and numerous, adorable photos, kitten fosterer and blogger Cinotto introduces readers to many of her feline charges and also gives suggestions to youngsters interested in fostering, covering a range of topics from basic cat care to making inexpensive kitten toys to photo-taking tips. This is a cat-loving browsers’ paradise, with multi-photo sections such as “Belly Stripes and Spots” and “Kittens Grooming” interspersed with the text along with individual shots of kittens in full-on cuteness mode. Cinotto writes with obvious affection for her cats, and the information is chunked into blocks that make it easy for readers to dip in and out of the book. The photos, taken by Cinotto, are generally clear and attractively composed, and the three DIY projects included (a fleece cat blanket, a cardboard cat playhouse, and a cardboard tube toy) are clearly outlined, kid-friendly crafts (although one does require an adult wielding a utility knife). Adults won’t need to sell this title to its intended audience—the cherubic quintet of “itty bitty kitties” on the cover will ensure cat-lovers’ attention.