"I know this may sound crazy, and please don't tell my friends. They'll say I'm weird, but here's the thing: I think I might like cats..." Thus begins "Kitten Smitten: A Love That Dared Not Bark Its Name...Till Now." This is the story of Rex, a big, tough dog whose sometimes-fierce demeanor toward other dogs conceals his life-long, secret love of all things feline. It is told in light verse with rich, color illustrations designed to be accessible and entertaining to readers from primary school through adulthood. The rhyme and meter make it fun for adults and kids to read aloud, and a smattering of cultural and literary references will appeal to the former, in particular. Although the story begins with Rex's hesitant admission, it ends with his joyous declaration of self-acceptance. The underlying themes are universal: Be yourself; Love is love; and It's okay to be a little different.