SERAFINA MAKES WAVES written by Matthew Burgess and illustrated by Robin Rosenthal

Matthew Burgess’ SERAFINA MAKES WAVES convincingly describes a kitty heroine who “hates, loathes DESPISES WATER” so much so that she won’t join her friends in puddle play. Robin Rosenthal’s illustrations show the fun of water as well as Serafina’s disgust and elaborate attempts to avoid swim lessons. When an accident leads to her water entry, Serafina experiences “an intriguing floaty feeling” and is transformed to “a rubber-booted puddle-destroyer,” one who finds glistening water “purrfection. You can find a link to this book and audio in the purchase button below.