This post is sponsored by Kat Kronenberg. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
MY REVIEW
A tiny spark wakes up in the dark. No one’s there. The shadows creep closer. Scary? Yeah. But this isn’t a ghost story—it’s the start of Live Big: Catch-M, Kat Kronenberg’s picture book illustrated by Jomike Tejido.
At the center is CATCH-M, the spark of love that lives inside us all. The name’s a clue: it stands for Catch the Miracle, Catch the Moment, Catch the Marvel. It’s both a character and a challenge—can you grab hold of your spark every day?
The spark faces fear head-on. Shadow thoughts whisper, you’re alone. But with deep breaths and words like “I am extraordinary” and “I love me,” the spark shines brighter. Fear shrinks. Love wins.
Then comes Baby Cheetah—lost, scared, heart pounding. Can he find his braveheart before the shadows swallow him up? With help from Zebra, Redbird, and a chest full of CATCH-M love, he does.
Here’s the twist: this isn’t just feel-good fluff. Kronenberg sneaks in wild facts about stars, Earth’s magnetic field, even why zebra stripes dazzle predators. It’s part story, part science, and all wonder.
The art bursts with color, the rhythm makes it perfect for read-alouds, and the affirmations invite kids to join in. It’s more than a book—it’s a pep talk wrapped in starlight.
If you want a story that’s magical, a little mysterious, and packed with courage, Live Big: Catch-M delivers. It reminds kids (and us) that love isn’t just a feeling—it’s the spark that turns fear into something extraordinary.
GIVEAWAY
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Celebrate the wonder of you and the gift of CATCH-M, too. Readers will see how CATCH-M helps them live big and grow love’s spark in their hearts, like a seed becoming a magnificent tree. Kat’s Live Big series implores readers to be the extraordinary star of their own story! And begin each day with a smile and say, “I am extraordinary!” “I love me.” “I can. I believe.”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kat Kronenberg is a born-and-raised Texan with a Big Dream: that Two-Leggers—people—all around the world Love Big, catch CATCH-M too, and watch their wildest dreams come true as we all live the motto, “WE can! WE are ONE!” Kat lives in Austin with her husband and is the proud parent of two amazing boys, two beautiful adopted nieces, four fantastic grandchildren, and three four-legged friends.
For more information, check out katkronenberg.com.
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