School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-A child and her cat dress for the outdoors. At first the sun is shining, so she dons pants and a shirt. No sooner does she step outside than the clouds roll in, so she adds a sweater. Each time she is ready to go, the weather changes-the wind picks up, it begins to rain, and then it snows-and new clothes are added. After she plays in the snow, the moon comes out to guide her home, where pajamas are just right for bedtime. Done in acrylics and pastel on watercolor paper, the cartoon illustrations are colorful and uncluttered, yet energetic. The rhyming text dances across the pages with the protagonist and her pet. The words flow smoothly, and a catchy refrain will keep listeners involved. The chances of going through all of those weather changes in one day are pretty slim, but that aside, fans of Jonathan London's Froggy Gets Dressed (Penguin, 1992), Shirley Neitzel's The Jacket I Wear in the Snow (1989), and Karla Kuskin's Under My Hood I Have a Hat (2004, both HarperCollins) should enjoy this supplemental title.-Kathleen Simonetta, Indian Trails Public Library District, Wheeling, IL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
A girl and her cat discover that each time they think they're dressed appropriately, they ""open the door, but then...Uh-oh!"": it's raining (or snowing, or windy, etc.). The rhymes throughout are bland, but Yoshikawa's merrily manic illustrations make a big impression in the book's small pages. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
PreS-K. A little girl and her cat look outside, see the sun, and dress for the day in pants and shirts (yes, the cat dresses too). They open the door, but, UH-OH! Clouds cover the sun, so the girl and her cat go back inside to don sweaters. They open the door again, but, UH-OH! A chilly wind sends them back inside for jackets and scarves. After a few more climate changes and clothing additions, they venture out to play in the snow until the moon rises. The words set up a predictable pattern that young children will relish. The easy rhymes and bouncing rhythms of the verse set a brisk pace for the story, while the cheerful pictures amplify the energy and comic spirit of the verse. Rich with colors and repeated shapes, the illustrations are done in acrylics and pastel. This simple, pleasing picture book will be a lively addition to seasonal story programs. --Carolyn Phelan Copyright 2005 Booklist
