Mr. Katapat's Incredible Adventures

This is another book that would be a fun introduction to the library for a storytime session. It begins with a rather ordinary fellow (normal except for his odd taste in striped, pointy hats) who escapes into adventures he finds in books. "If only his real life were as exciting" is his lament, while the readers are clued in that a female match for Mr. Katapat is nearby (same weird hat). Predictably, they meet...unpredictably, on unicycles. The book ends with them sharing literary adventures, "but that's another story." It's a sweet book that is pleasant enough, but lacks the depth and detail it needs to be popular with the age group it is written for. The illustrations are skillfully executed and serve the text well, but lack emotional appeal.