Cats in Construction Hats written by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, illustrated by Leeza Hernandez - ADVISABLE

Cats in Construction Hats written by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, illustrated by Leeza Hernandez. PICTURE BOOK. Random House Children's Books (Penguin Random House), 2025. $19. 9780593706848

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-2) - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: SEVERAL

Cats & hats equals a pretty universal crowd-pleasing concept. Cats in hats with major construction vehicles is even more fun. Six colorful cats, along with their rat friends, work together to build a kitty haven, even with some mishaps along the way.

The simple rhymes, bright colors, and fun story is the perfect mix for entertaining young readers. I loved this story and could see little kids loving reading along and pointing out the things they know like the colors and sounds.

Kiera, ELA teacher, #bookswithbeddes