Dragon's Fat Cat HD by Dav Pilkey ( COMIC-DUB ) READ ALOUD

Welcome, everyone! Today, we're diving into the delightful world of Dragon’s Fat Cat by the fabulous Dav Pilkey. This comic dub is a heartfelt read-aloud meant to spark joy and laughter among kids and their families. So, grab a cozy spot, and let’s jump into this charming tale about friendship and responsibility!

Chapter 1: The Arrival of the Fat Cat

One snowy January day, Dragon heard a funny noise. “Now, that sounds like a cat!” he exclaimed. Peeking outside, he saw a fat grey cat lounging in the snow. “Come inside and get warm!” Dragon called, but the fat cat simply sat there, undeterred by the frosty chill.

Later, Dragon heard another peculiar noise. “There’s that cat again!” he said, hopeful. “Will you please come inside?” But the fat cat remained unresponsive, just sitting in the snow, content. Eventually, as daylight faded, Dragon noticed the fat cat was nowhere to be found. All that remained was a mysterious lump amid the white blanket of snow. Concerned, Dragon rushed outside, scooped away the snow, and, to his relief, found the fat cat!

“You are coming with me!” Dragon declared, proudly taking the cold kitty inside.

Chapter 2: Settling In

After a few cozy hours by the fire, the fat cat was finally warm, dry, and ready to cuddle. It purred contentedly in Dragon's lap. “It’s too cold for you to go back outside, so you have to stay here with me!” Dragon said. The fat cat didn’t seem to mind at all.

“But if you’re going to stay, I need to give you a name,” Dragon pondered. After a moment, he smiled, “I will call you Cat! That’s a perfect name for a cat.”

Knowing that Cat needed a proper bed, Dragon quickly fashioned a big brown basket filled with soft blankets. He wrote ‘Cat’ on the side and placed it next to his own bed. However, by the time he finished, Cat was already fast asleep!

Chapter 3: Challenges of Pet Ownership

Dragon enjoyed living with Cat, and it seemed Cat enjoyed living with Dragon too—but not everything was purr-fect. Dragon soon realized he didn’t know how to properly care for Cat. Feeding Cat? He had no clue! Training Cat? Well, that definitely was an issue, particularly with all the little yellow puddles Cat left around the house.

After a visit from the mail mouse, who commented, “Your house stinks!” Dragon felt embarrassed. “I know, my cat has a smelly problem,” he admitted. The mail mouse suggested, “You need a litter box!”

So, Dragon and Cat set off to gather litter. They picked up everything they could find, only to discover that Dragon’s house now smelled even worse! “We need to get to the pet store,” he told Cat. So off they went!

Chapter 4: A Trip to the Pet Store

At the pet store, Dragon excitedly informed the sales pig, “I need to buy some cat stuff!” The friendly pig asked, “What’s your cat’s name?” “Cat!” said Dragon proudly. “That’s a good name for a cat,” the pig replied.

The kind pig showed Dragon exactly how to care for Cat, from feeding to dealing with the dreaded smelly problem. With bags full of supplies, Dragon felt ready to go back home—except for one little thing...

Chapter 5: Left Behind

Once back home, Dragon prepared a cozy space for Cat. He set out food and water, filled a box with kitty litter, and scattered toys all around. However, something felt off. Suddenly, Dragon realized he had left Cat behind!

Panic-stricken, he searched high and low until he finally heard a familiar sound—a soft meow. To his surprise, he found Cat snuggled up with not one, not two, but five little kittens!

“You had babies!” Dragon exclaimed in awe. “Oh, you are a good cat!” He carried the old crate, now filled with kittens, back inside his warm home.

Chapter 6: A Happy Home

That night, Dragon named each kitten, creating five small beds for them, each labeled with their names. Once again, all were fast asleep, including Dragon, who now had a wonderfully chaotic household!

And there you have it—a delightful journey of a dragon learning about the responsibilities that come with caring for a furry friend. Through laughter and challenges, Dragon discovers that love truly makes a home!

Let's Get Creative!

Inspired by Dragon's adventure? Why not draw your very own dragon? Follow these simple steps:

Draw an arch and a backward letter "C" that connects.
Add eyes and a nose, then two horns on top.
Draw a cat’s head and back.
Give the cat ears and a face.
Finish the dragon’s back, tail, and arm. Don't forget to make him smile!
Draw spikes along his back and tail. Add legs and feet.
Give the cat whiskers and a tail, then finish up the dragon’s other foot.
Finally, color in your masterpiece!

Now, imagine having a new pet! How would you take care of it? Write down your story and feel free to share it, just like Dav Pilkey did with his watercolors!

Thank you for joining us in this whimsical reading adventure! Remember, caring for a pet takes effort, love, and lots of fun. Until next time, happy reading!