A pamphlet of feline opinion · est. mmxxv
Pete, the resident feline critic
The Pete Gazette
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Lead Review · From: Melissa & Doug
Crab Shaker Becomes Pete's Sworn Nemesis and Raison d'Etre
Our critic dismisses the entire sand-baking concept as an affront to his indoor dignity but becomes obsessed with the rattling crab shaker as a worthy prey object.

My human seems to be under the impression that I, a cat of refined indoor sensibilities, have any interest in "outdoor play." This "Sunny Patch" set from Melissa & Doug, a brand I associate with the tiny human's noisy wooden blocks, is a collection of plastic tools for making... sand cookies. Let me be clear: sand is for my private business, not for baking.…

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Image of Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks Sand Cookie-Baking Set (FFP)
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★☆☆
The crab stays. Everything else: beachbound.
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