Chester

An author sits down to write a story about a mouse in a house, but her cat Chester keeps grabbing a red marker to rewrite the pages his way — turning the book into a battle over who's really in charge.

For the kid who loves talking back and rewriting the rules, watching Chester scribble himself into every page feels like pure, gleeful mischief.

• Big idea: Creative control is worth fighting for, and sometimes the loudest voice in the room isn't the one holding the pen first.
• Vibes: Cheeky, chaotic, and full of visual back-and-forth between two very stubborn creators.

• enjoy stories that break the rules of how books are supposed to work
• like to argue their side of things with confidence
• are working on sharing control and taking turns
• respond well to bold, funny illustrations with lots to notice on each page

• Story & problem-solving: What does Chester do with his red marker when he wants to change the story?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Melanie felt when Chester kept taking over her book?
• Imagination: If you could grab a marker and rewrite a story you're reading, what would you change?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever wanted to do things your own way when someone else was in charge?
• Character: What do Chester's scribbles and drawings tell you about what kind of cat he is?