THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER! Kitten siblings Waffles and Pancake are over the moon to visit the science museum, but get more than they signed up for, in this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Elephant & Piggie. One very special Saturday, Dad-Cat decides to take Waffles and his sister Pancake to the big city to go to the science museum! While they're there, the kittens see extraordinary things, like dino-cats, hairballs in 4D, and even the planetarium. But as the kittens learn about constellations and Neil Pawstrong, they get separated from Dad-Cat. Oh no! Will the kittens be able to find their (possibly invisible) Dad-Cat? Or will they get stuck living in the museum and eating star tots and tuna melts fur-ever?! This early graphic novel series is chock-full of educational facts about space—perfect for young readers. Read all the books in the Waffles and Pancake series, inspired by the bestselling CatStronauts series: Flight or Fright Failure to Lunch Best Friends Fur-Ever Gr 1-3-In this spin-off of Brockington's immensely popular "CatStronauts" series, kittens Waffles and Pancake are spending the weekend with their dad. Before the young cats head home to their mother's house, they and their dad stop off at the science museum in the Big City. While exploring the museum, the cat family gets separated and the kittens imagine the fun and worries of living in the museum. Thankfully they are soon reunited and the kittens get safely home to Mom-Cat's house. Young readers will enjoy this accessible, full-color graphic novel. While some of the vocabulary is somewhat complex for emerging independent readers, the illustrations offer helpful context. The kittens are cute and funny, and children will relate to the fun and excitement of visiting a museum. Young readers whose parents don't live together will appreciate the inclusion of this family perspective. Fans of the original "CatStronauts" series, as well as slightly younger readers, will enjoy this Earth-bound story of these kitten characters. VERDICT This silly, colorful tale will appeal to graphic novel enthusiasts over a wide range of reading levels.-Ellen Conlin, Naperville P.L., ILα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "Fans of the original “CatStronauts” series, as well as slightly younger readers, will enjoy this Earth-bound story of these kitten characters . . . this silly, colorful tale will appeal to graphic novel enthusiasts over a wide range of reading levels."― School Library Journal "Colorful cartoon panels and a science-forward storyline make this spinoff series opener a solid selection. ​"― Kirkus Reviews "Filled with humorous catchphrases (“That’s one small step for cats, one giant pounce for feline-kind”) and regular, enthusiastic meal breaks (the family stuffs food into their faces with comedic tenacity), Brockington’s anthropomorphic world is rendered in blocky shapes and bright colors."― Publisher's Weekly Drew Brockington has flown a Space Shuttle, repaired the International Space Station, and served in Mission Control; all during a week at Space Camp. CatStronauts is his first series. He lives with his family in Minneapolis.