Fuddles—the fat, pampered cat—weathers a wintry wonderland in this holiday story of merry misadventures! The way Fuddles, the overly indulged feline, sees the world, it’s better to receive than give! And what better gift for Fuddles than Christmas? One winter day, he wakes up to the smells and sights of the holiday: a juicy turkey dinner, sweet gingerbread, and a tree decorated with shiny, glittering toys—all for him! But when Fuddles tries to climb the tree, his family chases him away. He runs outside to escape, smack into cold and ice and snow! Will Fuddles ever make it back home in time to celebrate the merriest time of the year? Fuddles is a very pampered cat, so he is not at all surprised when his family lays out a huge banquet—just for him—and a stack of presents—also just for him—under the best gift of all: a perfect climbing tree. But when his Christmas tree–climbing antics get him unceremoniously whisked out the front door and into a cold and snowy backyard wasteland, the oblivious kitty, last seen in Fuddles (2011), has to find his way back into the house, and he manages to do so in a very holiday-appropriate manner. Vischer’s soft, detailed illustrations capture the cheery kitty’s mischievous antics and triumphant return to his warm abode. Good-natured, silly holiday fun. Preschool-Grade 2. --Sarah Hunter The pampered feline star of Fuddles (2011) is back and onthe prowl for holiday treats. When Fuddles follows the delectable aromas to thedining room and spies a fancy, feast-laden table, he can't contain himself:"Me-wow!" But an authoritative voice shoos him from the dinner, presents,gingerbread house, and decorated tree, sending him scurrying right out thefront door into the fluffy "white stuff" outside. Of course, once the familyrealizes what's happened, they welcome Fuddles back in the style to which histubby tummy has grown accustomed. The entertaining antics of thisblack-and-white charmer are charged by several memorable images, including atumble down the dark chimney. Ages 4-7. Agent: Paul Rodeen, Rodeen LiteraryManagement. (Oct.) Reviewed on: 09/16/2013 Release date: 10/01/2013 Publishers Weekly In thissecond story about Fuddles the cat ( Fuddles , 2011), he is accidentallylocked out of the house on Christmas Eve, leading to a snowy adventure for thepampered feline. In the self-centeredmanner of most cats, Fuddles thinks all the special Christmas decorations andpreparations must be there just for him. There's an unguarded table with a hugeturkey, packages with interesting ribbons, and an enormous tree with lights andsparkly ornaments, just waiting for him to climb. After the Christmas treetopples to the ground, a befuddled Fuddles runs out the open door just asguests are entering. But Fuddles is clearly an indoor cat. Suddenly, he is in afrozen, white world, and he can't get back into the house. He rambles aroundhis yard, plowing through the snowdrifts, before finding his way back into thehouse by sliding down the chimney. Vischer, an animator for Disney, providespolished, computer-generated illustrations, showing off the cat's comical,high-energy antics with effective use of display type and white space. He usesa satisfying array of perspectives, including a surprising, all-black spread ofthe cat sliding down the chimney that is laugh-out-loud funny. Fuddles isquite a character, and kids (and adults) who love cats will love Fuddles too. (Picturebook. 4-7) Kirkus PreS-Gr 1-In this holiday follow-up toFuddles (S & S, 2011), the fat, mischievous, black-and-white cat ends updemolishing the Christmas feast and decorations. Once again he is thrownoutdoors, this time into the snow. After several humorous misadventures tryingto get back in, a dramatic and hilarious spread shows his barely controlleddescent down the chimney with an OOMPH, to a warm bath... a soft towel... and ahome-cooked meal. Vischer's expressive, full-color cartoon illustrations flowwell with the text and will work well during storytime. Fuddles's fans will notbe disappointed.-Maureen Wade, formerly at Los Angeles Public Library. School Library Journal For ages 5 to 7. Simon and Schuster, 2013 ISBN: 978-1416991564 Fuddles is a very fat, spoiled cat. Whatever he wants, he gets, even whenwhat his wants is, quite frankly, outrageous. One day Fuddles wakes up and hesmells something delicious. When he goes to investigate he sees that the diningtable is loaded down with mouthwatering food. Naturally Fuddles assumes thatthe food is for him. When he jumps on the table he finds out that the turkey,pie and other delicious goodies are not for him. Neither are the wrappedpresents, the gingerbread house, and the decorated tree. Fuddles does not fullyappreciate this until he climbs the tree, tips it over and then somehow ends upon the wrong side of the front door. Something very strange has happened outside. The ground iscovered with cold, wet, white stuff. Someone has taken away the grass and leavesand flowers. The env