The Kitten Story

A Mostly True Tale

Emily Jenkins, Brittany Cicchese

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Minerva
31 October 2023

Graphic novels; Early learning: first experiences; Animal stories (Children's&YA)

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.

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. When Mommy and Rosie visit a shelter to choose their pet, yet another problem arises and they must go home empty-handed. This deftly paced story from best-selling author Emily Jenkins-winsomely narrated by Mommy, who just wants to find peaceful solutions-highlights themes of finding family unity among realistic conflict and overcoming disappointment. Readers will rejoice along with the family as, finally, they welcome home their very own, absolutely wonderful kitten.

By: Emily Jenkins
Illustrated by: Brittany Cicchese
Imprint: Minerva
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 286mm, Width: 211mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 439g
ISBN: 9781662651151
ISBN 10: 1662651155
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 31 October 2023
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.