Here’s a hilarious book about a mischievous little cat who thinks he’s a Kung-fu Master!

KUNG-FU WHISKERS by Celia Sadhu follows Jean-Luc, a Siamese cat who truly believes he is a kung-fu master. By day, he naps peacefully in the sun, but by night, he trains… jumping, kicking, and perfecting his moves with determination. As his confidence grows, so does his curiosity, especially when everyday objects turn into opportunities to show off his “skills.”

What starts as playful practice quickly turns into chaos. Jean-Luc kicks and knocks over teacups and vases, frequently sending household items flying. His humans try everything to stop him… baby gates, closed doors, and moving things out of reach… but Jean-Luc always finds a way around. He continues to hone his skills and kicks his way through every obstacle and even goes after food he wants. He attacks a bag of chips with perfect form, launching chips all over the room. Even at dinner time nothing is safe… when he attacks a roasted chicken, his humans decide to give him his own dojo. Jean-Luc loves it and trains hard in there until he falls asleep… and the world is finally safe.

Cat owners will get a good laugh from this book! It’s filled with humor, features outstanding illustrations and is unsurprisingly inspired by a real cat. We read it with the second graders and they all loved it. It got the group laughing so much we read it twice over. This is honestly one of the best books I’ve read in a while and I’ve recommended it to all of my teacher colleagues.

If you’re looking for a funny book with great illustrations this is definitely a must-have!