Kat Kong
By Dav Pilkey
The Story
A giant cat terrorizes the rodent citizens of Mousopolis in this King Kong spoof — someone brave and clever will need to stop the massive meowing menace before it's too late.
Why It's Special
For the kid who cracks up at giant monsters, mismatched pets, and anything with a good roar, Kat Kong turns a classic movie monster story into pure silly mayhem.
- Big idea: Even the biggest, scariest threat can be faced down by a little cleverness and courage.
- Vibes: Goofy, over-the-top, monster-movie energy with a wink
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy silly monster spoofs
- like to roar and act out big scary scenes
- are drawn to funny cat-and-mouse chases
- respond well to photographic, mixed-media illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think the mice of Mousopolis could do to stop Kat Kong?
- Imagination: If a giant cat showed up in your town, what would you do first?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the mice felt when Kat Kong started causing chaos?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever seen a real cat chase a real mouse — what happened?
- Silly & pretend play: Which pet would you cast as the monster if you made your own spoof movie?
