Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose

What do our readers think of Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the silly humour, energetic comics and baby frogs, and they like that the story encourages creativity and being yourself. Some children find this instalment less funny than the best books in the series, but they still enjoy its lively artwork and playful ideas.

What does the Pageticker team say about Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose?

Dav Pilkey turns a classroom full of baby frogs into a wonderfully chaotic celebration of creativity, sibling squabbles and finding your own path. As the third Cat Kid Comic Club adventure, it delivers the trademark silly jokes and comic-book mayhem, while giving young artists plenty to think about when ideas are rejected or money starts calling the shots. Best suited to children who enjoy fast-paced graphic novels, visual gags and a generous helping of toilet humour.

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What is Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose about?

In the latest Cat Kid Comic Club adventure, Naomi, Melvin, and their siblings embark on a journey to discover their true purposes. Naomi's quick-money scheme leads to unexpected chaos, while the group faces rejections that test their determination. A surprise visitor adds to the excitement, challenging the club's unity. Through humour and creativity, the baby frogs navigate sibling relationships and artistic expression, learning valuable lessons about perseverance and teamwork.

About the author

Dav Pilkey is a much-loved author and illustrator from the United States. He is best known for creating the hilarious 'Captain Underpants' and 'Dog Man' books. Dav enjoys making stories that make children laugh and inspire them to be creative. His books are full of fun adventures and silly characters that many children enjoy reading.

Discussion ideas around Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose

Finding your purpose: What do you think gives Naomi, Melvin and the other frogs a sense of purpose, and how do their ideas about this change?

Money or happiness?: Naomi becomes interested in getting rich quickly. What might money help with, and what things cannot be bought?

Dealing with rejection: How do the characters respond when their comics are rejected, and what can we learn from the ways they keep going?

Working as a team: The frogs do not always agree with one another. Which moments show good teamwork, and what could they do better?

Making comics: Which mini-comic or art style would you most like to create, and what would your own comic be about?