Take a trip with Ace and Kat! View larger Who is it for? These four Hot Dots Jr. storybooks are perfect for children ages 4+ to prepare for school as they enjoy the fun stories! Each book includes 10 interactive readiness activities. About the Illustrator A true cat lover, Italian illustrator and animator Alistar was thrilled to bring the stories in the Ace and Kat series to life. She loves the mystery, freedom, and style of cats—and Kat! In fact, her favorite story of all time is Lewis Carroll"s Alice in Wonderland. Wonder if that has something to do with a certain Cheshire gatto? About the Writer Denise Heyl McEvoy has been writing for kids and teachers for more than 20 years, and has worked on games, toys, workbooks, educational software, and more. In recent years she’s gotten help and inspiration from her two educational consultants, who are eight and five. She drew on personal experience for some of the Hot Dots Jr. storybooks. She loves camping, but has as much trouble packing as the two friends in Ace and Kat Go Camping. And, like Ace and Kat, she’s had her share of undersea adventures, but all the sharks she’s met have been friendly.