What happens when the book gets it wrong? Max is not a cat-- Max is a dog! But much to his dismay, this book keeps instructing readers to "see the cat." How can Max get through to the book that he is a dog? In a trio of stories for beginning readers, author David LaRochelle introduces the excitable Max, who lets the book know in irresistibly emphatic dialogue that the text is not to his liking. Illustrator Mike Wohnoutka hilariously depicts the pup's...

Cat and Dog devise plans to steal a toy from one another, but Mouse comes up with a better plan.

"Max the dog is sick today, but have no fear - Baby Cakes the cat is happy to take his place! But when the book tells her to dig a hole, fetch a stick, and guard the sheep, the cat responds in very un-doglike ways" -- Back cover.

An exuberant cat introduces readers to her friends.

"Nat the Cat must take a bath. But first, he wants his toys. Then he won't get in the tub without bubbles. And of course, he'll need a towel. As Nat the Cat keeps coming up with excuses to not get in the bath, the narrator can't help but wonder if he's hiding something--like a fear of water"--

Although Flubby the cat refuses to do pet tricks, he proves his pet worthiness during a scary situation.

Reese's robot makes some mistakes before finally helping Reese's friend Lucy find her missing kitten.

When a dragon kidnaps Lady Callie, Sir Pete the Brave must come to her rescue.

Kami tries to convince her finicky cat, Flubby, to come outside and enjoy the winter wonderland.

Friends Houndsley and Catina are sad because they do not know when their birthdays are, but they solve the problem in a thoughtful and creative way.