Dear Stray
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2023

Dear Stray

Written by Kirsten Hubbard · Illustrated by Susan Gal

A girl and a wild kitten learn to tame their fierce spirits together.

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32 pages· AD750L
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A little girl adopts a feisty stray kitten, seeing a reflection of her own wild side. As they navigate their shared tendency to lash out, she learns patience and understanding, treating the kitten as she wishes to be treated. Together, they discover how to calm their inner tigers, forging a unique bond. Will their friendship help them find peace within themselves?

From the publisher

A prickly kitten and the child who chooses it revel in being kindred spirits while they both learn how to live with their wild side. When a little girl adopts a tigerish stray kitten from the shelter, her family isn’t sure about her choice. But she can see that she and the kitten have lots in common as they both have a tendency to lash out when they’re uncomfortable. The little girl does her best to be patient and give her kitten plenty of space, treating it the way she likes to be treated. And in doing so, somehow they figure out just the right ways to help calm each other. A poignant text and evocative art make this story about two friends who share the heart of a tiger a standout.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD750L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about letter writingBooks about adoptionBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.8
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
September 12, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593110003

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