Desser the Best Ever Cat
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–8 · 2001 · Est. 7 min read

Desser the Best Ever Cat

Written and illustrated by Maggie Smith

A girl cherishes memories of her beloved cat as they face inevitable goodbyes.

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40 pages· 597 words· Est. 7 min read
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A little girl shares her life with Desser, her cherished cat, from first steps to school days. As she grows, Desser ages, leading to a poignant farewell. Through storytelling, she keeps his memory alive, exploring the deep bond between a child and her pet. How do you say goodbye to a constant companion? Discover a touching journey of love, loss, and remembrance.

From the publisher

A heartwarming and cathartic book for anyone who has ever loved, and lost, a cat. This is the story of a cat, told by the little girl who loved him best. From his first plaintive mew to his last loving purr, Desser was an essential member of the family. And for the little girl, especially, he was a constant companion. He was the catalyst for her first steps, thrilled when she got her first big bed, and he was waiting for her after her first day of school. But as the girl grows bigger, Desser grows older. And eventually it is time to say good-bye. Still, by telling his story and remembering him well, the girl finds a way to keep him alive in her heart. With the simplest words and truly adorable illustrations, Maggie Smith captures the special bond we have with our pets and offers a helpful method for coping with their loss.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
40
Words
597
Reading age
8–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
480L
Themes & topics
Books about memoriesBooks about catsBooks about deathBooks about petsBooks about loss
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
48096
Publication
Published
April 10, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375910562

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