The Kitten Story
A Mostly True Tale
$41.04
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
31 October 2023
Summary
When a cat-loving family decides to bring home a pet, their quest reveals the highs and lows of everyday family life in this heartwarming story—perfect for kitten lovers and everyone who’s ever longed for a pet.
Finally, it’s time for this family to adopt a pet of their own! But big decisions remain to be made. The two children, Tulip and Rosie, definitely want a kitten. But Daddy insists an older cat is best. No one can agree about what name to give the new family member, either.
…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781662651151 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1662651155 |
| Author: | Emily Jenkins, Brittany Cicchese |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Astra Publishing House |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 31 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 428g |
| Dimensions: | 286mm x 213mm x 10mm |
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What They're Saying
Critics Review
★ A 2024 Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended title
A 2024 CCBC Choice
A Pennsylvania Center for the Book Best Book for Famly Literacy
“As warm and amusing as a small, fuzzy feline.”— Kirkus Reviews
“Adorable….would make a great winter read….such a sweet story.” — Margaret Kingsbury, Book Riot
“Funny, heartwarming….Irresistible endpapers full of mischievous cats bookend the story.” — Horn Book
“Notable.” — Booklist, Fall Preview
“A lovely story perfectly paired with expressive illustrations….an uplifting look at family dynamics in a realistic, positive way.” — Books to Borrow, Books to Buy nationally syndicated column
About The Author
Emily Jenkins
New York Times bestselling author Emily Jenkins is beloved by librarians, educators, parents, and kids for her picture books and chapter books, including A Greyhound, a Groundhog; All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah; Harry Versus the First One Hundred Days of School; Toys Go Out; and Toys Meet Snow. Emily lives in New York City with her family, which includes the real Blizzard the cat.
Brittany Cicchese, a public librarian and illustrator, lives with her family in Denver, Colorado. When Brittany and her husband went to the animal shelter to adopt a new pet, they fully intended to take home a kitten. Instead they left with Sherbert, a three-year-old cat who completely stole their hearts. The Kitten Story is Brittany’s picture book debut.
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