Nick Bruel is the author and illustrator of New York Times bestseller Boing! and the Bad Kitty books, among others. He is a freelance illustrator and cartoonist, and during his down time, he collects PEZ dispensers and grows tomatoes in the backyard. He lives in Tarrytown, NY with his wife Carina and their lovely cat Esmerelda.

"It's a good story for teaching kids about the true meaning of the holiday." --Parents Magazine

"Bruel slyly adapts the familiar poetic structure; Kitty's over-the-top expressions make her bad behavior even funnier." --Horn Book Magazine

"Kitty's zany antics, three romps through the alphabet, and a warm reunion make this a gift indeed for Bad Kitty fans." --Publishers Weekly

"If madcap destruction and comic antics are dear to your Kitty fans, recommend this title." --School Library Journal

"A witty and original take on the old Christmas Eve chestnut, with a sweet twist to season the fun." --Kirkus Reviews