
By John Sullivan, Hatem Aly (Illustrator)
A boy defies his dad's no-pet rule to rescue stray kittens.
Ethan discovers stray kittens on his way to school, but his dad's no-pet rule stands in the way. With his brother's help, Ethan secretly cares for the kittens, finding unexpected joy in their rescue. Can Ethan balance his desire to help with his father's rules, or will his secret be discovered? This touching tale explores the joy and challenges of caring for others.
From the award-winning author of Kitten and the Night Watchman comes a heartwarming picture book about a young boy who finds joy in rescuing and caring for stray cats. On the way to school, Ethan notices some stray kittens in the alleyway. He wants to look after them, but his dad has a strict no-pet policy. Still, with the help of his older brother, Ethan does what he can to rescue the kittens and realizes that caring for something else can bring great joy. This hopeful story is based on the author’s real-life experiences rescuing stray animals.
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