Good, silly fun. A great view into the world of an adventurous, imaginative kitty. ( )

I met an eight-year-old the other day who was not interested in anything but picture books, despite her mother's insistence that she move from the E's to the J's. I wish I had this book in at the time because I think it would've made them both happy. It's 64 pages and it only took me about ten minutes to read, but it passes as a graphic novel. ( )

Binky is a Space Cat -- certified to explore outer space (also known as "outdoors"). Smarter than his beloved humans Binky learns that aliens and bugs are one in the same. He vows to protect them from these evil invaders. Love how Binky is drawn, his ears/eyes give him the appearance of wearing a superhero mask. Could be fun to pair with a unit or nonfiction read on space travel. ( )

Back in February, I green dotted - the process in which I place a green dot on a new book - entitled Binky Under Pressure by Ashley Spires. At the time, I didn't know that Binky was already a well known space cat. I just saw the short graphic novel - graphic novella? - as cute. I mean, it's about a cat who thinks outside the house equals outer space! To my knowledge, we didn't hold the other books - we do, by the way, just not all in the same section for some strange reason (libraries lack logic).

So yesterday, I picked up the first book and gave it a read. And Ashley Spires did not disappoint.

Binky may seem like an ordinary cat, but he has a purpose. After receiving his acceptance letter to F.U.R.S.T. - Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel - he takes the much needed steps for space exploration. The only problem is, Binky begins to worry about his humans. Who would take care of them from the evil aliens that are constantly invading the space station? Will Binky be able to part with them in order to have adventures in outer space?

Ashley Spires delivers a hilarious little tale about a kitten who had a dream and learns what's most important in life. ( )

A bit like Wallace & Gromit, but with cat-ittude. ( )