Cozy Storytime: Princess Super Kitty by Antoinette Portis

Today’s cozy read‑aloud is Princess Super Kitty — a bright, funny, and wonderfully child‑centered picture book about imagination, identity, and the joy of pretend play. In this story, a young girl transforms herself into a kitty… a princess… a superhero… and sometimes all three at once. Portis captures the emotional truth of imaginative play with warmth, humor, and expressive visual storytelling.

Before recording, I spent a few minutes making an index‑card art project inspired by the book’s bold shapes, playful color contrasts, and energetic gestures. This small ritual helps me slow down, notice the visual language of the story, and enter the illustrator’s world with intention.

This book is wonderful for:

• Social‑emotional learning — identity, confidence, self‑expression, empowerment

• Early literacy — character voice, prediction, sequencing, dialogue

• Visual literacy — gesture, costume, color contrast, emotional cues

• Classroom/library read‑alouds — pretend play, flexible thinking, community

• Cozy storytime moments — joy, connection, imaginative energy

🎥 Watch the full cozy read‑aloud and enjoy this celebration of imagination and identity.