BubbleCat Just Won't Say It

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Author(s)

Sean Charmatz

Publisher

Penguin Workshop

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Release Date

February 04, 2025

ISBN

978-0593223826

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Being part bubble and part cat can be one whole problem in this new BubbleCat mixed-media tale! When BubbleCat throws a party for his grandma, can he balance helping all his friends with finding the perfect gift for Nana?

It's Nana's one-millionth Not Poppin' Day, and BubbleCat is excited to gift her a beautiful bouquet of flowers at her party. But every time he tries to pick her more flowers, one of his friends needs his help to finish their own gifts. Oh, bubbles! Can BubbleCat balance helping his friends with helping himself, or will he have to tell them…"no"?

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BubbleCat plans a party!

January 22, 2025 (Updated: June 24, 2026)

Overall rating

4.5

Plot

4.0

Characters

5.0

Writing Style

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

Quirky and earnest BubbleCat is planning a party for Nana. He's starting to feel overwhelmed by his friends' great ideas, but maybe there's a way to have the perfect party afterall.

BubbleCat is definitely very relatable as he learns the importance of sticking up for himself. It's good to want to help others, but sometimes the best thing for everyone is to say no if it's more than one person (or cat) can handle.

The illustrations are also unique, with a mix of cartoons and photos for a mixed media feel. All the dialogue also comes in bubbles, comic style. BubbleCat's friends come in all shapes and sizes, including deer or mice made of pinecones, and the way the animals are made of different materials reminds me of the old Look-A-Like books.

Overall, a great story about family and friends that'll leave you excited to pick up BubbleCat's other adventures.