Reviews
Testimonials
Readers Share Their Purr-fectly Magical Experiences
I loved this book! Eddie and May are so cute and full of personality. The illustrations are amazing and my daughter loved them! Especially the one of Eddie rolling on the floor, she was laughing out loud at that LOL. May is so adorable, looks like a kitty we fostered for a while and she’s just as sweet. The storm scene had me on the edge of my seat. Kids will totally get drawn in!
Maurisa – Mom of 1
What a fun story! I loved seeing Eddie and May work together to save the play. The pictures are colorful and full of life, and I especially loved all the little details in the theatre, like the costumes and props. My child kept pointing out funny things the cats were doing. So engaging!
Jesse – Mom of 2
Eddie and May are adorable, and the story is really fun and easy to follow. The illustrations are fantastic. So expressive! You can really feel the excitement when they’re trying to close the window, and the villain is so silly and grumpy, it’s hilarious. A really joyful read!
Connor – Dad of 2
This book is so charming. The story is sweet, funny, and full of heart, and the pictures really make it come alive. I loved the setting of the theatre in particular! It’s a very unique take and I can tell it came from real life experience. I am so sure the real Eddie and May were well loved.
Charlie – 13 Years Old
I can’t get over how cute Eddie and May are! The illustrations really bring the theatre to life, and you can see their personalities in every picture. The high-five moment at the end made us smile from ear to ear. Definitely a book kids will want to read over and over.
Derek – Dad of 3
I loved how Eddie and May worked together to save the play! The story is exciting but also really sweet, showing teamwork, caring for others, and never giving up. It kept me reading straight to the end.
Lindsey – Mom of 2
This story is playful, funny, and full of heart. I loved seeing of clever the cats were. It was such a nice touch to show their lazy, sleepy side too LOL. My son’s favorite character was the villain because his beard kind of looks like his dad’s. My daughter loved the dress the Heroine had on too!
Shariya – Mom of 1
Testimonials
Readers Share Their Purr-fectly Magical Experiences
Inventive and endearing, The TheatriCats Eddie and May welcome young readers to the exciting and multifaceted world of Theatre, using teamwork to make sure the show goes on. Author Ms. Whittemore and illustrator Mr. Hofsted have re-animated SRT’s famous kitties into irresistible furry friends patrolling a costume and prop-filled playground that sets the stage for a lifelong love of Theatre. Highly recommend!
Dana P – Director, Actor
I loved this book! Eddie and May are so cute and full of personality. The illustrations are amazing and my daughter loved them! Especially the one of Eddie rolling on the floor, she was laughing out loud at that LOL. May is so adorable, looks like a kitty we fostered for a while and she’s just as sweet. The storm scene had me on the edge of my seat. Kids will totally get drawn in!
Maurisa – Mom of 1
What a fun story! My seven-year-old nephew read the book to me. He is very dramatic and brought Eddie and May to life. He loved the TheatriCats and how they stopped the Villain – and Saved the Play. He wants to know, “What is their next adventure?”
David H – proud Uncle
What a fun story! I loved seeing Eddie and May work together to save the play. The pictures are colorful and full of life, and I especially loved all the little details in the theatre, like the costumes and props. My child kept pointing out funny things the cats were doing. So engaging!
Jesse – Mom of 2
Eddie and May are adorable, and the story is really fun and easy to follow. The illustrations are fantastic. So expressive! You can really feel the excitement when they’re trying to close the window, and the villain is so silly and grumpy, it’s hilarious. A really joyful read!
Connor – Dad of 2
I can’t get over how cute Eddie and May are! The illustrations really bring the theatre to life, and you can see their personalities in every picture. The high-five moment at the end made us smile from ear to ear. Definitely a book kids will want to read over and over.
Derek – Dad of 3
I loved how Eddie and May worked together to save the play! The story is exciting but also really sweet, showing teamwork, caring for others, and never giving up. It kept me reading straight to the end.
Lindsey – Mom of 2
As an elementary school educator reading The TheatriCats Save the Play, I am impressed not only with the descriptive dialogue between Eddie and May but also with the amazing illustrations. Children will be entertained with the antics of the kitties while learning how teamwork and cooperation can solve just about any dilemma they might encounter.
Trudy M - Teacher
Eddie and May are absolutely adorable. Their personalities shine through in every illustration, making the story even more engaging. The book is such a fun read, with a charming storyline about their adventures at the theater. My grandsons love Eddie and May, especially since they have a cat that looks just like May – it makes the story feel even more special to them!
Robin C – Grandmother of 4
I enjoy how the cats interact and problem solve. A fantastic way to introduce children to the theater! And the Glossary, Fun Facts and Things to Ponder are a great teaching tool.
Brenda W – Teacher
A great story for my preschoolers. Children love stories about animals. The pictures of Eddie and May are adorable. The children picked out which was Eddie and which May. The colorful illustrations held their attention. The story line is very helpful for young children, showing how cooperation works for many situations. I enjoyed the playfulness of Eddie and May and also how they work together to solve a problem. Great skills for my children to learn. A wonderful story, can’t wait for more to be written.
Susan N – Preschool Teacher
I picked this up for my granddaughter, and it was an instant hit for both of us. Eddie and May are awesome! The illustrations are so expressive. My granddaughter kept pointing at May and saying, “She looks like our cat, Grandpa!”
The theater settings have clever little details, so we found ourselves slowing down to look at everything on the page. And she was very proud to help Eddie and May with opening and closing the window. The story has a satisfying ending, and it’s one of those kids’ books that adults enjoy reading. Highly recommended!
Martin W – Grandfather
As I read the book about the Saco River Theatre Cats, I couldn’t help but think what a great children’s story. As a teacher, I love the escapades and the many lessons it teaches. The book shows how, at any age, you can help problem solve, in humorous ways that children can relate to. I certainly recommend this book for kids of any age.
Patricia C – Special Ed and Wilson Reading Teacher