Remarkably Rexy

Craig Smith
Allen & Unwin
9781760113940
RRP: $24.99

The endpapers of the book show how Rexy’s presence dominates the neighbourhood – at least, that’s how Rexy sees it. But he needs to keep up with Pamela the pure-bred Siamese; she is so obviously trying to become the centre of the children’s attention. One day, Towser, the angry pug mix, chases poor Pamela straight down the street. Is this Rexy’s chance to regain his top-kid’s-cat status? An outrageously humorous text pokes fun at Rexy, building his ego and subverting it at the same time. The vigorous and comical illustrations audaciously appeal directly to a child’s sense of humour.