Lift the flaps to find out why a dog and a cat and finally a mom might go off with expanded tummies — and return with a big surprise.What could it mean when your dog or your cat gets fatter and fatter, then hides in a cupboard or box and comes out thin? With the flip of a flap, little ones will be happy to help the young narrator as she discovers a litter of puppies and a batch of kittens — and finally knows what to expect when her own mom’s widening girth precedes a hospital visit. Bob Graham’s whimsical illustrations and a simple, repetitive text capture the curious anticipation that all new babies bring.

Related: Australia, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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• ISBN: 9780763636395
• Author: Gray, Nigel
• Illustrator: Graham, Bob
• Published: 2007, Candlewick
• Themes: baby, birth, Cats, Dogs, Mother
• Descriptors: Australia, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction
• No. of pages: 24