Fiona and the Peculiar Praise — Rennie Dyball

The Cat Who Wanted More Than Cute Meet Fiona, short for Queen Fiona of Apartment 4C. She’s clever, brave, resourceful, and very, very helpful. Why then do her family and neighbors only praise her for her beauty? Fiona knows she is so much more than “pretty” and “cute”—she is smart and strong too. Through playful adventures, Fiona and the Peculiar Praise reinforces for young readers that what matters more than our looks is who we are and what we do. Being appreciated for our actions, intelligence, and accomplishments is the type of praise that really matters to cats like Fiona—and kids like ours.